Day-Shift Certified Surgical Technologist — Growth & Benefits

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Alliance is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a full-time day shift in Indiana. The CST will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, and ensure patient safety from pre-op to post-op care.

Responsibilities include patient prep, instrument handling, sponge/needle counts, and EMR documentation. OB/GYN surgical experience is preferred; BLS is required. This role emphasizes teamwork and professional care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1+ year surgery experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA required.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Arrange instrument trays, prepare sterile drapes and solutions, and help the surgical team with caps, gowns, and gloves.
• Assist with patient prep as needed.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and assistants.
• Assist with sponge, needle, and other supply counts.
• Operate suction, diagnostic and sterilizing equipment; package specimens for lab analysis.
• Schedule surgeries, room patients, take vitals, document care in EMR, handle medication refills and calls.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or GED

1 year Surgery experience

Job description

Franciscan Alliance is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a full-time day shift in Indiana. The CST will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, and ensure patient safety from pre-op to post-op care.

Responsibilities include patient prep, instrument handling, sponge/needle counts, and EMR documentation. OB/GYN surgical experience is preferred; BLS is required. This role emphasizes teamwork and professional care.