Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Operating Room

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Identity protection

Employee assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist (CST) to support safe, efficient surgical procedures at Frye Regional Medical Center in North Carolina. The role includes scrub tech duties, aseptic technique, and coordination with RN, anesthesia, and surgeons.

The position offers a $7,500 incentive for new CST employees, plus a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision options, HSA, 401(k), and paid time off. Flexible shift hours discussed in interview.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist in coordinating add-on/urgent/emergent cases with RN, anesthesia, and surgeons.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and maintains sterile field.
• Performs scrub tech duties and ensures instruments/equipment are ready.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate add‑on/urgent/emergent cases with staff and surgeons.
• Document delays and barriers to the procedure.
• Prepare operating suite with drapes, instruments, and supplies; ensure equipment readiness.
• Perform scrub technician duties during surgeries.
• Maintain sterile field using aseptic techniques.
• Support efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
• Keep work area organized and participate in daily unit duties.
• Be competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Team coordination

Aseptic technique

Scrub technician

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

NBSTSA Surgical Technology certification

Job description

$7,500 Incentive Bonus for New CST Employees

Job Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Schedule

• Shift hours are flexible and can be discussed during the interview process

Essential Functions

• Coordinate add‑on/urgent/emergent cases with charge RN, anesthesia, and surgeons; verify staff, room, equipment, and instrument availability.
• Document delays and reasons; elevate barriers (e.g., missing instruments, equipment down, patient not ready, transport delays
• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Performs the role of the scrub technician.
• Uses principles of aseptic technique to establish and maintain a sterile field
• Facilitates efficient completion of the surgery schedule.
• Maintains organized work area and participates in daily unit duties.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

Benefits:

• Here at Frye,you choose your ownMedical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff.Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction.If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licenses:

• Certification for Surgical Technology with the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Competent in at least 3 specialty areas.

EEOC Statement

"Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.