Per Diem Surgical Tech — Flexible Shifts & Pay

Heywood Hospital; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Heywood Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support the operating room across multiple shift types. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and efficient operating room turnover.

The ideal candidate has a CST program graduate, current MA CST certification, and AHA CPR certification, with at least one year of CST experience and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved CST Program required.
• Current MA Surgical Technician Certification (NBSTSA)
• AHA CPR certification required
• Minimum of one year experience as a CST
• Proficiency in CST duties across all surgical specialties operating at Heywood OR

Responsibilities

• Assists with surgical procedures to meet surgeon and team needs.
• Sets up table, instruments, and supplies for each surgery.
• Prepares and uses supplies and instrumentation; ensures current procedure cards.
• Applies aseptic principles to prevent infection.
• Performs disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control.
• Opens sterile supplies aseptically and checks sterilization integrity.
• Assists in skin preparation and draping as requested.
• Uses time and materials efficiently to support the surgical team.
• Keeps accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Disposes of sharps per policy.
• Prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintains surgical suite cleanliness and turnover.

Skills

CST duties

Professionalism

Teamwork

Positive env.

Education

CST Program

Job description

Heywood Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support the operating room across multiple shift types. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and efficient operating room turnover.

The ideal candidate has a CST program graduate, current MA CST certification, and AHA CPR certification, with at least one year of CST experience and strong teamwork skills.