Certified Surgical Tech, Operating Room

Jobtailor; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to assist in perioperative care across all ages. You will scrub in, prepare the OR, and help maintain patient safety and confidentiality throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include sterile setup, instrument handling, and meticulous counts, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and ongoing education standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Surgical Technology; CST certification required.
• No previous experience required.
• CST certification with NBSTSA.
• NCCT certification accepted if ST employed as an ST in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008, or completed a ST military training program.
• Grandfathered team members must be certification eligible and obtain required certification within one year.
• Completion of 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care of patients before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Perform scrub duties as a member of the surgical team.
• Prepare for procedures by collecting supplies and instruments per Surgeon Preference Card.
• Set up operating room by opening sterile supplies, arranging instruments and supplies.
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures and maintain aseptic technique.
• Maintain correct counts of instruments, needles and sponges and identify/care for specimens.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Surgical Technology Diploma

CST Certification with NBSTSA

NCCT Certification

Tools

Office Equipment

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

• Assist in care of patients of all ages before, during and after surgical procedures
• Perform scrub duties and related functions as a member of the surgical team
• Maintain patient safety, privacy and confidentiality
• Comply with legal aspects of patient care
• Comply with sterilization standards and standards for handling sharps or contaminated instruments
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Prepare for surgical procedures by collecting necessary supplies and instruments according to Surgeon Preference Card
• Prepare the Operating Room by opening sterile supplies, setting up tables, and arranging instruments and supplies
• Assist the surgical team during operative procedures
• Maintain correct counts of instruments, needles and sponges
• Identify and care for specimens
• Handle drugs and solutions under RN direction
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures and terminally clean at the end of the day
• Return unused supplies, instruments and extra equipment to proper storage
• Maintain aseptic techniques and correct breaches
• Complete annual age-specific accountabilities

Requirements

• Job-related course work beyond high school: Diploma in Surgical Technology
• No previous experience required
• CST certification with NBSTSA
• NCCT certification accepted if ST was employed as an ST in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008, or completed a ST military training program
• In lieu of the education requirement: current mandatory 15 hours annually of ST continuing education and either employment as an ST in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008 or completion of a ST military training program
• Grandfathered team members must be certification eligible and obtain required certification within one year
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Completion of 15 hours of mandatory ST education annually
• Maintenance of surgical technology certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in surgical technology, including maintaining patient safety, compliance with sterilization standards, and proficiency in aseptic techniques. Capable of preparing the operating room and assisting surgical teams effectively while adhering to legal and quality improvement standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CST Certification
• Surgical Technology Diploma
• Aseptic Techniques
• Patient Safety Compliance
• Quality Improvement Participation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Surgical Instrument Handling
• Scrub Duties
• Specimen Identification
• Operating Room Preparation
• Sterilization Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CST Certification with NBSTSA
• NCCT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Surgical Procedures
• Legal Compliance
• Quality Improvement Activities
• Continuing Education

Tools & Technologies

• Office Equipment
• Basic Computer Skills