Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - OR (Days)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support a comprehensive operating room and surgical services department. You will prepare sterile suites, maintain aseptic fields, and support robotic and specialty cases.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, scrub, intraoperative collaboration with surgeons, and accurate counts. Requires 2+ years CST, CST credential, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of current clinical CST experience in a hospital surgical setting.
• Hands‑on experience with Ortho, Neuro, General, Robotic Xi, Urology, GYN, and Endovascular/Vascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Instrumentation & Scrub Support: Prepare operating rooms with required instruments, equipment, and supplies. Maintain sterile fields and scrub for procedures across multiple specialties.
• Specialty Case Coverage: Provide expert CST support for Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology (GYN), Endovascular/Vascular, and Robotic Xi cases.
• Intraoperative Collaboration: Assist surgeons and circulating nurses during operative procedures, anticipate physician needs, pass instruments, and ensure accurate instrument/sponge counts.
• Aseptic Technique & Safety: Maintain strict aseptic technique, monitor sterile boundaries, and properly handle tissue specimens, sterile equipment, and surgical supplies.

Skills

Surgical Instrumentation

Scrub Techniques

Aseptic Technique

Teamwork

Intraoperative Support

Robotic Surgery

Tools

Da Vinci Xi Robotic System

Job description

Job Title:

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room / Surgical Services.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical. Technologist (CST) to support a comprehensive surgical services department. In this role, you will assist surgical teams across a full spectrum of general, elective, specialized, and critical life‑saving procedures. You will be responsible for preparing sterile operating suites, maintaining strict aseptic fields, passing instrumentation, and supporting advanced robotic and specialty surgical cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Surgical Instrumentation & Scrub Support: Prepare operating rooms with required instruments, equipment, and supplies. Maintain sterile fields and scrub for procedures across multiple specialties.
• Specialty Case Coverage: Provide expert CST support for Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Urology, Gynecology (GYN), Endovascular/Vascular, and Robotic (da Vinci Xi) cases.
• Intraoperative Collaboration: Assist surgeons and circulating nurses during operative procedures, anticipating physician needs, passing instruments, and ensuring accurate instrument/sponge counts.
• Aseptic Technique & Safety: Maintain strict aseptic technique, monitor sterile boundaries, and properly handle tissue specimens, sterile equipment, and surgical supplies.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of current clinical CST experience in a hospital surgical setting [Required].
• Clinical Specialty Proficiency: Hands‑on experience with Ortho, Neuro, General, Robotic Xi, Urology, GYN, and Endovascular/Vascular procedures [Required]. (ENT experience preferred).
• Certifications:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential [Required].
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
• Core Competencies: Excellent knowledge of surgical instrumentation, strict adherence to aseptic technique, strong teamwork in fast‑paced OR environments, and quick adaptability during complex cases.