Certified Surgical Technologist – OR Support, 12-Hour Shifts

Northwest Health - La Porte; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, anticipating surgeon needs, assisting with positioning and documentation, and ensuring OR readiness for ongoing cases. CST and BLS are required.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready for procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout procedures and follow aseptic techniques.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently during surgery.
• Handle instruments per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including sterilization.
• Assist with sponge, needle, and instrument counts to support patient safety.
• Support patient positioning, draping, and transfers under RN direction.
• Maintain documentation and physician preference cards for accuracy.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Patient safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Technical School/Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, anticipating surgeon needs, assisting with positioning and documentation, and ensuring OR readiness for ongoing cases. CST and BLS are required.