Certified Surgical Technologist - Main OR

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic Operating Room team. This full-time position requires technical expertise in surgical interventions and effective communication skills. Applicants should have a CAAHEP accredited education and relevant certifications, ensuring quality care and safety for patients during procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years perioperative Certified Surgical Technician experience preferred.
• Certified in Basic Life Support required.
• CST required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation and surgical procedures under supervision of RN.
• Ensure surgical equipment is ready and sterile.
• Participate in the Operating Room team to advocate for surgical patients.

Skills

Surgical aseptic technique

Medical terminology

Anticipation of Surgical Team needs

Rapid and accurate movements

Education

Graduated from CAAHEP Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - Main OR

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Operating Room

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 7:00am-5:30pm, 9:00am-7:30pm

Monday - Friday

Posted 06/12/2025

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

A Certified Surgical Technologist is a paraprofessional qualified by a didactic and clinical training to provide Services in the Operating Room under the supervision and responsibility of the Operating Room Director and RN circulating nurses or her/his designee. As part of the Operating Room Team, he/she is responsible for the technical aspects of the patient’s surgical intervention. The Certified Surgical Technologist and Circulating Nurse work as a team as the surgical patients advocate

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique required.

Familiarity with basic surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, physiology, microbiology, anatomy and psychological process required.

Recent experience in Operating Room technology required.

Minimum of two years perioperative Certified Surgical Technician experience preferred.

Education and Training:

Graduate of a CAAHEP Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.

License, Certification & Registration:

Certified in Basic Life Support required.

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required within 6 months of hire.

ACLS Provider certification by AHA preferred

Other Requirements:

Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the Surgical Team required.

Has verbal ability to use and understand medical terminology to fulfill quickly and accurately Surgeons and Nurses instructions.

Ability to meet the needs of the patients for safety, comfort, and reassurance required.

Rotation on-call system participation required.

May be required to rotate to weekends as needed.

Must be willing to cross-train to Crane Center & Sterile Processing.

Must be willing to function in other capacities needed for the department.

Capable of rapid and accurate movements of body and hands in response to visual and audio stimuli.

Able to perform a variety of duties in the Operating Room under supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Able to show competency in all surgical equipment used at BMC and Crane ORs.

* Weekend shift position - holiday call only, on rotation *