Operating Room Tech - Certified Surgical Technologist

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will prepare the sterile field, set up instruments, and assist the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care during procedures.

The role requires CST and BLS, 0–2 years OR experience preferred, and involves maintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and collaboration with perioperative staff to support patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• Technical School graduate or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology.
• 0-2 years OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies based on procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout surgery using universal precautions and aseptic technique.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments accurately during procedures.
• Handles instruments per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including cleaning and sterilization.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation for accuracy.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Time management

Education

Technical School/Surgical Technology

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will prepare the sterile field, set up instruments, and assist the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care during procedures.

The role requires CST and BLS, 0–2 years OR experience preferred, and involves maintaining sterile technique, equipment readiness, and collaboration with perioperative staff to support patient safety and optimal outcomes.