Certified Surgical Technologist: OR Sterile Field Expert

Blanchard-Valley-Health-System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard-Valley-Health-System seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and assist in procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, serving as a second circulator, and participating in room preparation and cleaning.

The role requires CST, BLS within 30 days, and prior surgical experience. The position emphasizes adherence to care standards, patient confidentiality, and developmentally appropriate care across the lifespan, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Must hold CST certification.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• Surgery experience required.
• Maintain continuing education to stay current.
• Strong service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to assess data reflecting patient status across the lifespan and adapt care to age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates flexibility in use of instrumentation and equipment.
• Supports implementation of clinical changes and evidence-based practices.
• Adheres to care standards reflecting professional and JCAHO guidelines.
• Maintains isolation techniques per universal precautions for a clean, safe environment.
• Promotes cost-effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Keeps informed about policy, procedure, and equipment changes.
• Tailors care to age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient needs.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics when handling instrumentation and setting up cases.
• Protects patient rights to confidentiality of care and treatment.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS certification

Surgical experience

Continuing education to remain competent

Interpersonal and communication skills

Age-specific patient care knowledge

Job description

Blanchard-Valley-Health-System seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and assist in procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, serving as a second circulator, and participating in room preparation and cleaning.

The role requires CST, BLS within 30 days, and prior surgical experience. The position emphasizes adherence to care standards, patient confidentiality, and developmentally appropriate care across the lifespan, with ongoing