Surgical Technologist (CST)

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC is hiring a Surgical Technologist (CST) for Trauma OR in Grand Rapids, MI. On-site, 10-hour day shifts with variable weekend rotation and on-call responsibilities. Pay ranges from $30 to $38 per hour.

You will prepare the surgical suite, maintain sterile technique, and support surgical flow in a high-acuity trauma OR. Requirements include CST certification, BLS, and completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (associate degree or equivalent preferred).

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• BLS certification required upon start
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (Associate degree or equivalent preferred)
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and OR safety standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with high volume and tight timelines
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite with sterile supplies, instruments, equipment, and medications for each procedure
• Maintain sterile technique and a safe sterile field throughout the case
• Provide sterile instruments and supplies; anticipate next steps and support surgical flow
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts; escalate discrepancies immediately
• Assess intraoperative conditions and support patient and team needs
• Assist with patient positioning and maintain protective positioning during the case
• Collaborate with physicians and perioperative teams on setup optimization
• Communicate instrument set needs and improvement opportunities to sterile processing
• Participate in safety initiatives and cost-awareness by tracking product usage

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Surgical Technology degree (AS)

Job description

Surgical Technologist (CST) - Trauma OR - Grand Rapids, MI Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (On-site) Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (10-hour shifts). Weekend rotation: Variable. On-call: Variable. Pay: $30 - $38/hr

Summary Now hiring a Surgical Technologist (CST) for a Trauma Level I Operating Room in Grand Rapids, MI. This Surgical Technologist role is ideal for a sharp, calm, and highly detail-oriented OR professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment. You’ll support safe, efficient surgical procedures by preparing the surgical suite, maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring accurate counts. If you’re a Certified Surgical Technologist who values teamwork, patient safety, and high standards for sterile technique, this is a strong opportunity to work in a high-acuity OR setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite and case tables with sterile supplies, instruments, equipment, and medications/solutions for each procedure
• Maintain sterile technique and a safe sterile field throughout the surgical case
• Provide sterile instruments and supplies during procedures; anticipate next steps and support surgical flow
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts;
• escalate discrepancies immediately
• Assess changing intraoperative conditions and respond appropriately to support patient and surgical team needs
• Assist with patient positioning and maintain protective positioning throughout the case
• Collaborate with physicians and perioperative teams on preference card updates and surgical set optimization
• Communicate instrument set needs and improvement opportunities to support teams (e.g., sterile processing)
• Participate in safety initiatives, risk mitigation practices, and required competencies
• Support waste reduction and cost-awareness by tracking product usage and suggesting efficiency improvements

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) required upon start
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program (Associate degree or equivalent preferred)
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and OR safety standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with high volume, interruptions, and tight timelines
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time-management skills
• Comfort working with high-tech equipment and maintaining strict confidentiality