Certified Surgical Technician - CST

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Sign On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician for a full-time, days shift in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role supports the surgical team by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments, and ensuring instrument counts and patient safety throughout procedures.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with matching, sign-on bonus, and student loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready based on procedure
• Maintains a sterile field and follows aseptic technique and infection control protocols
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies accurately
• Inspects, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains instruments and equipment
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse for patient safety
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to maintain OR efficiency

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Instrumentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical technician - Certified

Full-Time, 40-hours
Days

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Sign On Bonus: $25,000
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• 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