Certified Surgical Technologist

Vantage Health Partners; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Health Partners in Kenosha, WI seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our hospital operating room team. This full-time, on-site role supports surgical services and contributes to safe, effective patient care.

You will work under supervision to support invasive procedures, maintain sterile technique, prepare instrumentation, and ensure OR readiness for each case. On-call rotation is required with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist or Operating Room Technician program.
• NBSTSA CST certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire.
• Strong knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Proficiency with surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Experience with operating room turnover and restocking.
• Preferred: Hospital operating room experience.
• Preferred: Clear communication and composure under pressure.
• Preferred: Strong teamwork with surgeons and OR nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and registered nurses during invasive surgical procedures under supervision
• Prepare the sterile field and maintain strict sterile and aseptic technique throughout each case
• Set up, pass, and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Anticipate surgical needs and respond promptly to changes during procedures
• Perform operating room turnover, cleaning, and disinfection between cases
• Restock sterile core areas and operating rooms to ensure readiness
• Verify that surgical equipment is functioning properly and report any issues
• Maintain a safe OR environment in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage as scheduled
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, OR nurses, and the broader surgical team

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist or Operating Room Technician program

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our hospital operating room team in Kenosha, WI. This full-time, on-site position supports our surgical services and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to safe, effective patient care.

As a Certified Surgical Technologist, you will work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to support invasive surgical procedures. You will help maintain a safe and sterile operating environment, prepare and manage surgical instrumentation and equipment, and ensure that operating rooms and sterile core areas are cleaned, restocked, and ready for each case.

This role is compensated at $26 to $48 per hour, depending on experience. Rotating on-call coverage is required, and candidates must live within 30 minutes of the hospital. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, an employee discount program, and competitive paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and registered nurses during invasive surgical procedures under supervision
• Prepare the sterile field and maintain strict sterile and aseptic technique throughout each case
• Set up, pass, and manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Anticipate surgical needs and respond promptly to changes during procedures
• Perform operating room turnover, cleaning, and disinfection between cases
• Restock sterile core areas and operating rooms to ensure readiness
• Verify that surgical equipment is functioning properly and report any issues
• Maintain a safe OR environment in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage as scheduled
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, OR nurses, and the broader surgical team

Requirements

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist or Operating Room Technician program
• NBSTSA certification (CST), or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire
• Current BLS/CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire
• Strong knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique
• Proficiency with surgical instrumentation and equipment
• Working knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures
• Experience with operating room turnover and restocking
• Preferred: Hospital operating room experience
• Preferred: Ability to communicate clearly and remain composed under pressure
• Preferred: Strong teamwork skills with surgeons and OR nursing staff