Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (OFNHP Bend) to join the perioperative team. The CST maintains sterile technique, assists the surgeon, and helps ensure patient safety throughout procedures in a busy operating room.

The role requires graduation from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program (or military CST program) and current NBSTSA/NCCT certification, plus BLS. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• The CST must graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or military CST program.
• Current NBSTSA or NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification is required.
• CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative team to ensure patient care is safe and efficient.
• Prepares the operating room and equipment for cases and drapes sterile fields.
• Assists surgeon with instruments, maintains sterile technique, and supports team workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Military surgical technologist program

Job description

Pay Range: $42.87 - $63.89

Eligible for Relocation Bonus: This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

Shift differentials under the OFNHP: Evening: $2.50/hr. Weekend: $4/hr. Night: Starts at $10/hr.

Job Description Title: Certified Surgical Technologist - OFNHP Bend

Reports To: Operating Room Manager

Department: Operating Room

Date Last Reviewed: August 2026

Our Vision

Creating America’s healthiest community, together

Our Mission

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

Our Values

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

Department Summary

The Operating Room departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience.

Position Overview

The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) functions as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative Team. The CST performs delegated duties consistent with their scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery. The CST may perform the duties of Scrub Technologist and/or Second Assisting Technologist in accordance with Oregon Law (ORS 676.870). The CST maintains a safe and sterile environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and St. Charles Health System (SCHS) policies and procedures. Practices as a CST while observing the recommendations of AST and their governing organizations. This position does not directly manage other caregivers.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Functions as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative team to assure patient care is accomplished in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures the perioperative regime for each patient is implemented as prescribed by the physician.
• Prepares the operating room and obtains necessary equipment.
• Drapes and covers operating and instrument tables; lays out supplies and equipment in appropriate fashion for scheduled or emergency cases.
• Assists and procures appropriate equipment that will be used during surgery, checks for any malfunctions, and makes any needed adjustments.
• Conducts all duties utilizing the safety zone to minimize risk of exposure, as outlined in SCHS policies and procedures.
• Follows established policies and procedures for counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Participates in the Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief of the surgical procedure.
• Assists, when necessary, with positioning of the patient correctly on operating table.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon(s) and assistants in preparation for procedure.
• Assists in preparing and draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments and other supplies to the surgeon during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings and maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Anticipates needs of the surgical team and promotes efficient flow of the operative procedure.
• Works in a manner that minimizes distractions and maintains patient care focus.
• Assists and follows established procedures and SCHS policies for counts of sponges, sharps and instruments.
• Follows established procedures for the care of specimens and tissue.
• Participates in the cleaning of the operating room.
• Breaks down cases at the end of the procedure, gathers contaminated instruments and places them for decontamination and sterile processing.
• Performs these tasks in a way that protects equipment to avoid damage and safety of other caregivers, per SCHC policies and procedures.
• Performs the following tasks when functioning as a Second Assist Technologist: holds retractors or instrument as directed by the surgeon, sponges or suctions operative site.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• Participates with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning regarding the surgical experience.
• Practices creating a healing environment for patients, families and other caregivers.
• Performs stand by call as assigned. Varies by department.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited program, ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) accredited program or military surgical technologist program or a combination of education and experience. Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) Surgical Technologist Certification, or current NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) Surgical Technologist Certification. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: N/A Preferred: One (1) year experience in a high volume, multiple specialties operating room.

Personal Protective Equipment

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

Additional Position Information

Excellent communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful interactions. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong team working and collaborative skills. Basic experience in computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBL’s Position Specific: Experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique Knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures.

Physical Requirements

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP

Union and Schedule Information

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule Weekly Hours: 36

Caregiver Type: Regular

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position? No

Job Family: TECHNICIAN CLINICAL

Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable

Shift Start & End Time: 0700-1930

About the Employer

St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine.