Certified Surgical Tech: Intraoperative Care Leader

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to join the intraoperative team. The CST will assist the surgical team, maintain the sterile field, and support perioperative care from preoperative through post-operative stages.

The role requires completion of a surgical technician program, BLS, and strong teamwork with a focus on patient safety and diverse patient populations. Abington Memorial Hospital is part of the Jefferson Health system and supports comprehensive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of a surgical technician training program.
• Knowledge of communicating with patients, families and care partners with respect and clarity.
• Understanding of diverse backgrounds and effective communication in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes patients and families and provides compassionate, coordinated care.
• Inspects OR for cleanliness and prepares equipment and supplies.
• Participates in team time-out and supports patient safety.
• Assists with gowning/gloving and sterile field maintenance.
• Reports status and ensures smooth transitions during procedures.
• Counts sharps, sponges, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Maintains sterile field and assists in instrument terminal sterilization.
• Maintains supplies and a safe operating room environment.
• Acts as primary preceptor to other surgical team members as needed

Skills

Intraoperative care

Surgical team communication

Sterile technique

Patient advocacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical technician training program

Tools

Sterile instrument handling

OR equipment setup

BLS certified

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to join the intraoperative team. The CST will assist the surgical team, maintain the sterile field, and support perioperative care from preoperative through post-operative stages.

The role requires completion of a surgical technician program, BLS, and strong teamwork with a focus on patient safety and diverse patient populations. Abington Memorial Hospital is part of the Jefferson Health system and supports comprehensive