Surgical Tech (CST) - Full Time

lakehealthdistrict; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Health District in Lakeview, Oregon, is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) to join the operating room team. This full-time, dayshift role is hourly, non-exempt, and unionized; must be flexible to accommodate the surgical schedule and share call.

The CST provides instruments and supplies, maintains sterile technique, supports surgeons during procedures, and participates in sterile processing and trauma responses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National Surgical Technologist certification required. Current CPR certification required.
• Previous Surgical Scrub experience required with experience in general surgery, OBGYN cases, c-sections, endoscopy and orthopedics.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and Sterile Processing organization. Demonstrates principles of asepsis and sterile technique. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Subject to background investigation, drug screen, and formal onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and anticipate surgeon needs to ensure quality patient care.
• Support sterile processing, instrument organization, and equipment checks across OR and related areas.
• Respond to codes and traumas as part of the Code Trauma Team.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Aseptic technique

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Position Details

Full Time, mostly days, must be flexible to accommodate surgical schedule. Shared call.

Hourly, Non-Exempt, Union

Position Summary

The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) is a member of the surgical team. The tech works with surgeons, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Registered Nurses delivering patient care before, during, and after surgery. The CST provides the team with instruments, supplies, and equipment as necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she anticipates the needs of the surgeon(s) and has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure. The CST has an understanding of the procedures being performed, anticipates the surgeon's needs, and is constantly vigilant in maintaining the sterile field. The CST is also responsible for sterile processing instruments from various areas of the Hospital and Clinics and maintains appropriate levels of these instruments throughout the facility.

The CST is a member of the Code Trauma Team and as such will be called in for codes and traumas.

The CST is responsible for maintaining supplies, checking expiration dates and overall organization in Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, Procedure Room, as well as assuring equipment in each area is in proper working condition.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

National Surgical Technologist certification required. Current CPR certification required.

Experience

Previous Surgical Scrub experience required with experience in general surgery, OBGYN cases, c-sections, endoscopy and orthopedics.

Skills

Demonstrated working knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and Sterile Processing organization. Demonstrates principles of asepsis and sterile technique. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Employment Requirements

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed