Certified Surgical Tech — $25K Sign-On + OR Impact

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Health Insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. In this role you will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and ensure safe handling of instruments and supplies to support high-quality patient care.

You will help with equipment readiness, inventory, and infection control, while working collaboratively with the perioperative team to maintain efficiency and patient safety across procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate degree in surgical tech or practical nursing.
• 0-2 years OR experience required.
• CST certification and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Set up OR instruments, equipment and supplies per procedure and surgeon card.
• Maintain sterile field and apply universal precautions.
• Pass instruments quickly and accurately to surgeon during procedures.
• Inspect, clean, and sterilize instruments per policy.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping under RN direction.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for next cases.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program

Applied Sciences degree

Job description

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. In this role you will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and ensure safe handling of instruments and supplies to support high-quality patient care.

You will help with equipment readiness, inventory, and infection control, while working collaboratively with the perioperative team to maintain efficiency and patient safety across procedures.