Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Gardner, MA. The role supports the operating room team, sets up sterile fields, passes instruments, and ensures aseptic technique throughout procedures.

Candidates must have CST certification or be within twelve months of graduation and hold AHA CPR certification. The position requires a 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM shift with 10-hour days and on-call duties, with no explicit salary listed.

Qualifications

• CST certification or ready to obtain within 12 months of graduation.
• AHA CPR certified.
• Demonstrates mature professional behaviors, including tact, empathy, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Sets up table, instruments and supplies according to the type of surgery.
• Assists the surgical team during procedures with dexterity in instrument handling.
• Applies aseptic principles to prevent infection and maintains sterile field.
• Disposes of sharps and maintains instrument counts.
• Prepares specimens and maintains the surgical suite for rapid room turnover.

Education

CST certification or within twelve months of graduation from an approved program

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM, With call

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: 0

License: CST certification or within twelve months of graduation from an approved program.

Certifications: AHA CPR certified.

Must-Have: Demonstrates mature professional behaviors, including tact, empathy, and diplomacy.

Description:Physical requirements involve exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling are required to perform the job.Occasional stooping and kneeling may be necessary.Demonstrates knowledge of and assists with surgical procedures by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgeon and other team members.Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to the type of surgery being performed while displaying dexterity in the use and handling of surgical instruments throughout the procedure.Selects, prepares, and knows the specific uses for all necessary supplies, equipment, and instrumentation used for each surgical procedure while ensuring that surgical procedure cards are current.Applies principles of aseptic practice consistently to all surgical procedures to prevent infection.Demonstrates correct techniques for disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control.Opens sterile supplies aseptically by verifying exposure to a sterilization process and checking the integrity of the sterile package.Assists in skin preparation and draping of the patient and operative area as requested.Makes effective use of time, material, and motion in assisting the surgical team.Maintains a correct account of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.Reports correctness and discrepancies according to Operating Room policy and procedures.Disposes of sharps from the sterile field per Operating Room policy and procedures.Prepares all specimens and cultures appropriately for laboratory analysis.Assists the surgical team in the care and maintenance of the surgical suite to maintain cleanliness and allow rapid room turnover.