Certified Surgical Technologist

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Job summary

Lutheran Health Network seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to support the operating room team in providing safe, high-quality patient care. The role handles sterile field setup, instrument handling, and infection prevention protocols to ensure efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate has CST certification, BLS, and 0-2 years OR experience, with a technical school or associate degree in surgical technology.

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
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required; BLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are setup based on procedure and physician preference card
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure using universal precautions and sterile technique
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies accurately during procedures
• Handles instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy including inspection and sterilization
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts with circulating nurse for patient safety
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction to ensure safety and readiness
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation for accuracy
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Technical School Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

• 401(k) with matching


• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  

Shift: Full- Time Days, call required

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available


• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)


• 401(k) with matching


• 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