Certified Surgical Technician - OR Team (PRN)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Surgical Technician to work with the operating room team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and ensure proper handling of instruments and supplies to support OR efficiency. You will assist with patient positioning, maintain infection control, and help with documentation and room turnover while upholding standards of practice and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room with instruments and supplies as per procedure and physician card.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout surgery ensuring asepsis and universal precautions.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments quickly and accurately during procedures.
• Handle and sterilize instruments according to policy and manufacturer guidelines.
• Document sponge, needle and instrument counts with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping and transfer under RN direction.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Infection control

Communication

Education

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Surgical Technician to work with the operating room team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and ensure proper handling of instruments and supplies to support OR efficiency. You will assist with patient positioning, maintain infection control, and help with documentation and room turnover while upholding standards of practice and patient safety.