Certified Surgical Technologist - Evenings

CHS Career Site; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign On Bonus: $25,000

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

401(k) with matching

Descripción de la vacante

CHS Career Site is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for an evening, full-time role in Fort Wayne, IN. The position offers a 36-hour workweek with an evening shift from 10:30am to 11:00pm and weekend call rotation.

The role supports the operating room team, maintaining sterile technique, preparing instruments, and ensuring efficient case flow while adhering to infection control standards.

Formación

• Graduate from a surgical technology program or practical nursing program as required.
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences preferred.
• 0–2 years of OR surgical technician experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare the OR and ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready for procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and follow universal precautions and asepsis.
• Pass instruments and supplies accurately during surgeries and assist the team.
• Handle equipment per manufacturer guidance and hospital policy, including cleaning and sterilization.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.

Conocimientos

Surgical techniques

Instrumentation

Sterile processing

Anticipate needs of surgical team

Communication & teamwork

Educación

Technical School/Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Herramientas

Surgical instruments

Descripción del empleo

Certified Surgical Technologist - Evenings

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Job Description

Certified Surgical Technologist

• Full-Time | 36-hours a week
• Evenings | 10:30am-11:00pm
• Call | Weekend rotation

Holiday | One per year

• 401(k) with matching
• Sign On Bonus: $25,000
• 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

Job Info

• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/14/2026, 03:03 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 2520 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, US