Certified Surgical Technologist

Dupont Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the surgical team. The role supports the operating room with instrument preparation, sterile technique, and efficient passing of tools to the surgeon.

The technician will assist with positioning, draping, and transfer under RN supervision, while maintaining infection control and room readiness for subsequent cases.

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

• Prepare operating room and ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready for procedures
• Maintain sterile field and adhere to aseptic technique throughout procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently
• Handle instruments and equipment per policy, including inspection and sterilization
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction
• Restock supplies and prep rooms for subsequent cases
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Sterile Processing

Teamwork

Education

CST Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Certified Surgical Tech

• Full-Time | 36 hours
• Days | 6:30am - 7:00pm
• Call Rotation

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