Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room (OR)

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, PA is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the operating room. The role involves working 8- or 10-hour shifts, with on-call duties and weekends/holidays rotation.

Eligible candidates can earn a bonus of up to $10,000 and join a collaborative OR team. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, graduate from a CST program, and hold national certification or meet equivalent experience with continuing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program required.
• National certification or equivalent experience if previously employed to practice surgical technology; 30 hours of CE every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with operating room team. Performs aseptic surgical techniques while serving as a surgical assistant for trauma procedures.
• Collects specimens for laboratory analysis within scope of knowledge and training (Phlebotomy, POC testing).
• Performs point-of-care testing and follows quality control procedures.
• Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge and transports patients as needed.

Skills

CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a surgical technologist program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room (OR)

Job Type: Full-time | Variable 8 or 10-hour shifts and on call and weekends/holidays rotation

Up to $10,000 bonus for eligible candidates

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Operating Room offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where registered nurses work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to deliver exceptional patient care. With a one-to-one patient care model and exposure to a wide variety of specialties, including robotics, cardiovascular, orthopedics, plastics, OB-GYN, neurosurgery, urology, and trauma, nurses gain valuable experience while developing expertise across multiple service lines.

Our flexible scheduling process is designed to support work-life balance, allowing team members to request up to three preferred shifts during each four-week scheduling period to help accommodate appointments, personal commitments, and time off. Following orientation, nurses are typically assigned more frequently to their preferred specialty area while maintaining competency across all surgical services.

One of the unique benefits of joining our team is the opportunity to build strong professional relationships with our surgeons and interdisciplinary team members, fostering a supportive culture focused on collaboration, growth, and outstanding patient outcomes.

How you'll contribute

• Works closely with all emergency services staff
• Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and visitors
• Performs aseptic surgical techniques while functioning as a surgical assistant for trauma alerts/procedures
• Responsible for the proper collection of most specimens used in laboratory analysis within the scope of their knowledge and experience (Phlebotomy, POC testing)
• Performs point of care testing, and follows appropriate quality control procedures
• Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as appropriate, including the transporting of patients throughout the facility

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of a surgical technologist program. Additional requirements include:

• National Certification or if was employed to practice surgical technology as the primary function in another health care facility during the 2 years immediately preceding December 28, 2020, thirty (30) hours of continuing education every 2 years.
• CPR
• One year of experience preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer."Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.