Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Surgery Center East

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the Surgery Center East. You will scrub on a variety of surgical cases, assist surgeons, and ensure sterile and aseptic technique throughout procedures.

This role requires graduation from an accredited program (CAAHEP/ABHES or NCCT with GED) and NBSTSA certification within six months. One year OR experience is preferred, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program OR graduation from an NCCT-authorized school with completion of a GED or high school diploma.
• Associate degree preferred for advancement.
• NBSTSA certification required within six months of hire.
• 1 year OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on a variety of surgical cases, assist surgeons, anticipate needs, and maintain sterile and aseptic technique.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES Surgical Technology program

Associate degree preferred

NBSTSA certification within 6 months

Military training program with DD214

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Surgery Center East

5445 E 16th St
Indianapolis , IN 46218
United States

Shift: Day Job

Monday - Friday either 8 hour shift 7a - 3:30 or 10 hour shifts 7a - 5:30pm

The Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist will be responsible for scrubbing on a variety of surgical cases, assisting surgeons, anticipating needs, and demonstrating knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program OR graduation from an NCCT-authorized school with completion of a GED or high school diploma. Associate degree preferred.
• Graduates of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology that is not accredited must provide a copy of a DD214 stating the base where the program was completed and a graduation certification.
• Current Surgical Technologists with an associate degree or higher in another field and have completed at least 120 surgical cases within the last four years and have completed 30 continuing education credits within the last two years may also be considered.
• Surgical Technologist certification obtained from the NBSTSA required within six months of hire.
• 1 year of Operating Room experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task with a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Takes direction well but also self-directed and motivated.