Certified Surgical Tech: Impactful OR Support & Tuition

Community Health Systems; Crest View (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with matching

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will prepare the OR, maintain sterile fields, and assist surgeons with instrument handling and positioning.

This role requires CST or equivalent and BLS, with 0–2 years OR experience preferred. You will contribute to infection control and procedural documentation while ensuring efficient case turnover.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready per procedure and physician preference card
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure using universal precautions and aseptic technique
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately during procedures
• Handles instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including sterilization
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse for patient safety
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation
• Restocks supplies and cleans/returns equipment to storage for future cases
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies and standards

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology or PN program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will prepare the OR, maintain sterile fields, and assist surgeons with instrument handling and positioning.

This role requires CST or equivalent and BLS, with 0–2 years OR experience preferred. You will contribute to infection control and procedural documentation while ensuring efficient case turnover.