Certified Surgical Technician - CST

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Health Insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. In this role you will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and ensure safe handling of instruments and supplies to support high-quality patient care.

You will help with equipment readiness, inventory, and infection control, while working collaboratively with the perioperative team to maintain efficiency and patient safety across procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate degree in surgical tech or practical nursing.
• 0-2 years OR experience required.
• CST certification and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Set up OR instruments, equipment and supplies per procedure and surgeon card.
• Maintain sterile field and apply universal precautions.
• Pass instruments quickly and accurately to surgeon during procedures.
• Inspect, clean, and sterilize instruments per policy.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping under RN direction.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for next cases.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain attendance and comply with policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technology program

Applied Sciences degree

Job description

Surgical technician - Certified

Full‑Time, 40‑hours

Days

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Sign On Bonus: $25,000
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point‑of‑use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0‑2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high‑quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required