Certified Surgical Tech - Dynamic OR Support | Relocation

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to support the operating room team in providing safe, high-quality patient care. The role handles sterile field setup, instrument handling, and infection prevention protocols to ensure efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate has CST certification, BLS, and 0-2 years OR experience, with a technical school or associate degree in surgical technology.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required; BLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are setup based on procedure and physician preference card
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure using universal precautions and sterile technique
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies accurately during procedures
• Handles instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy including inspection and sterilization
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts with circulating nurse for patient safety
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction to ensure safety and readiness
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation for accuracy
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Lutheran Health Network seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to support the operating room team in providing safe, high-quality patient care. The role handles sterile field setup, instrument handling, and infection prevention protocols to ensure efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate has CST certification, BLS, and 0-2 years OR experience, with a technical school or associate degree in surgical technology.