PRN Flexible-Shift Surgical Tech: Perioperative Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team on a PRN basis. The role supports surgeons and the operating room team by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument counts to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a technical school credential (Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing) or an associate degree, with 0–2 years OR experience preferred. BCLS certification is required; CST preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are organized and available.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments with proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains physician preference cards to ensure accurate supplies are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments following established protocols.
• Restocks supplies and ensures operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the perioperative team on a PRN basis. The role supports surgeons and the operating room team by preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining instrument counts to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a technical school credential (Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing) or an associate degree, with 0–2 years OR experience preferred. BCLS certification is required; CST preferred.