Certified Surgical Technician — Impactful OR Support

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

INDCLINIC is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified to work with the operating room team, ensuring a safe, high-quality patient experience. You will prepare sterile fields, anticipate instrument needs, and maintain inventory while upholding infection control and procedural standards.

CST and BLS are required; 0–2 years OR experience preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential. This role supports patient safety, room readiness, and collaboration with the RN to ensure efficient

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready for the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments accurately and efficiently during procedures.
• Handles instruments per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection and sterilization.
• Performs and documents counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfers under RN direction.
• Restocks supplies and readies rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Patient safety

Teamwork

Time management

Infection control

Communication

Regulatory standards

Education

Technical School credential (Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing)

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Tools

None

Job description

INDCLINIC is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified to work with the operating room team, ensuring a safe, high-quality patient experience. You will prepare sterile fields, anticipate instrument needs, and maintain inventory while upholding infection control and procedural standards.

CST and BLS are required; 0–2 years OR experience preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential. This role supports patient safety, room readiness, and collaboration with the RN to ensure efficient