Certified Surgical Technologist: OR Team Support & Asepsis

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeking a Certified Surgical Tech I or II to support surgical teams in an academic medical setting. The role prepares operating rooms, organizes and maintains sterile instruments, and assists surgeons during procedures to promote safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.

Key duties include aseptic technique, maintaining sterile fields, performing surgical counts, handling specimens, and collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to ensure coordinated care and readiness of ORs.

Qualifications

• Certification as a surgical technologist (Certified Surgical Tech I or II level).
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing, aseptic technique, and infection prevention.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform accurate surgical counts.
• Professional teamwork and communication in a fast-paced OR environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow strict aseptic technique and infection control standards throughout procedures.
• Set up and maintain sterile fields, supplies, and surgical instrumentation.
• Perform surgical counts and assist with required documentation during procedures.
• Prepare and handle specimens according to established protocols.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to support coordinated care.
• Maintain readiness of operating rooms and ensure instruments are properly organized and sterilized.

Skills

Certification

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Seeking a Certified Surgical Tech I or II to support surgical teams in an academic medical setting. The role prepares operating rooms, organizes and maintains sterile instruments, and assists surgeons during procedures to promote safe, efficient, high-quality patient care.

Key duties include aseptic technique, maintaining sterile fields, performing surgical counts, handling specimens, and collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to ensure coordinated care and readiness of ORs.