Certified Surgical Technologist

MEP Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in an academic health center is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgical education and patient care. You will prepare sterile fields, select and arrange instruments, and assist surgeons during procedures.

Collaborating with faculty, residents, nurses, and students, you will help maintain aseptic technique and contribute to simulation laboratories, reinforcing patient safety and excellence in clinical education.

Qualifications

• Current CST certification.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures.
• Detail-oriented with reliable counting and safety practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, residents, nurses, and students.
• Commitment to patient safety, innovation, and excellence in clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields throughout procedures.
• Select, inspect, and arrange surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist surgeons and residents during operative procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Manage surgical supplies and ensure equipment readiness.
• Perform accurate instrument, sharps, and sponge counts according to safety protocols.
• Support simulation and teaching laboratories for surgical training.

Skills

Sterile technique

Detail-oriented

Collaborative skills

Patient safety mindset

Education support

Education

CST certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) supports surgical education and patient care in an academic health center.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields throughout procedures.
• Select, inspect, and arrange surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist surgeons and residents during operative procedures while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Manage surgical supplies and ensure equipment readiness.
• Perform accurate instrument, sharps, and sponge counts according to safety protocols.
• Support simulation and teaching laboratories for surgical training.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current CST certification.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures.
• Detail-oriented with reliable counting and safety practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, residents, nurses, and students.
• Commitment to patient safety, innovation, and excellence in clinical education.