Precision Surgical Tech: Critical OR Support

Livingston Regional Hospital; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Regional Hospital in Livingston, TN seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgical teams in a busy OR. Under RN supervision, you prepare the sterile field, assist with instrument passing, manage room turnover, and ensure patient safety through infection control and accurate documentation.

Qualified candidates will have a CAAHEP-accredited program, CST and BLS certification, and 12–18 months of acute care OR experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program required.
• CST certification and BLS certification within time frame required by facility policy.
• 12–18 months of acute care OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures.
• Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with standards.
• Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators.
• Comply with infection control, PPE, and safety protocols.
• Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Sterile techniques

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma

CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Livingston Regional Hospital in Livingston, TN seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgical teams in a busy OR. Under RN supervision, you prepare the sterile field, assist with instrument passing, manage room turnover, and ensure patient safety through infection control and accurate documentation.

Qualified candidates will have a CAAHEP-accredited program, CST and BLS certification, and 12–18 months of acute care OR experience.