Certified Surgical Technologist - OR Prep & Sterile Field

CHS Career Site; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. The role focuses on maintaining a sterile field, instrument handling, and efficient OR operations.

You will prepare the OR, anticipate needs, pass instruments, and assist with positioning under RN guidance while upholding infection control standards. CST and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• CST certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• 0–2 years operating room experience preferred.
• Maintain sterile field and infection prevention protocols.
• Able to anticipate surgical team needs and respond quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies per procedure.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure using aseptic technique.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments accurately and efficiently.
• Handles instruments per policy, including inspection and sterilization.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Restocks supplies and readies rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs and documents counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to safety

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Job description

CHS Career Site seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care. The role focuses on maintaining a sterile field, instrument handling, and efficient OR operations.

You will prepare the OR, anticipate needs, pass instruments, and assist with positioning under RN guidance while upholding infection control standards. CST and BLS are required.