Certified Surgical Technologist - PRN

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves preparing the sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring proper handling and sterilization of instruments and supplies.

The technician will assist with patient positioning, draping, instrument counts, and OR turnover while maintaining infection prevention standards and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of sterile technique and instrument handling.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and pass tools accurately.
• Familiarity with Universal Precautions and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare OR by setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies per procedure.
• Maintain sterile field throughout procedures.
• Assist with instrument passing and equipment handling per surgeon needs.
• Inspect, clean, and sterilize instruments per policy.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse for safety.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping under RN direction.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedure documentation.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for next case.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Instrumentation

Sterile processing

Team collaboration

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Technical School in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Surgical Technician – Certified

• PRN | As Needed
• Call | One day a month and one weekend every two-months.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required