Surgical Technologist — Dynamic OR Role

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist I to support the operating room team in performing surgical procedures with strict sterile technique. You will prepare the OR, handle instruments, label medications on the sterile field, and assist with patient positioning to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The CST must maintain ASNT/NBSTSA recertification requirements, hold BLS, and, for OB CST, NRP certification.

Qualifications

• Current CST certification through NBSTSA; must obtain CST within 45 days if new.
• Maintain AST/NBSTSA CEUs; 15 CEUs annually for recertification.
• 0–2 years CST experience preferred; BLS and NRP for OB CST required.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures and preparations in coordination with the surgical team.
• Maintain sterile technique and environment throughout operations.
• Prepare OR with supplies and instrumentation; ensure sterility of instruments.
• Label and handle medications on the sterile field; manage specimens.
• Assist with patient positioning and patient comfort; gown and glove sterile staff.

Skills

Sterilization equipment

Surgical instruments handling

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Empathy toward patients

Decision making under pressure

Education

NBSTSA CST certification

BLS certification

NRP certification (OB CST)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Operating room equipment

Job description

Eskenazi Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist I to support the operating room team in performing surgical procedures with strict sterile technique. You will prepare the OR, handle instruments, label medications on the sterile field, and assist with patient positioning to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The CST must maintain ASNT/NBSTSA recertification requirements, hold BLS, and, for OB CST, NRP certification.