Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - OR (Days)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates in Michigan is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support a comprehensive operating room. You will prepare sterile operating suites, maintain aseptic fields, pass instruments, and support advanced robotic and specialty surgical cases.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years CST experience in a hospital OR, holds CST certification, and an active AHA BLS. ENT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CST experience in a hospital OR required.
• CST credential required; BLS certification through AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with instruments and supplies, maintain sterile fields, and scrub for procedures.
• Assist surgeons and circulating nurses during operations, ensuring instrument and sponge counts.
• Provide support across Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, General, Urology, GYN, Endovascular/vascular, and Robotic Xi cases.
• Maintain aseptic technique and safety in handling tissues and equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Robotic surgery assistance

Intraoperative instrument handling

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.