Sycamore Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician

Regent Surgical; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Sycamore Surgery Center is seeking a part-time Certified Surgical Technician to support perioperative care. The CST will scrub, assist the RN circulator, and prepare cases, ensuring sterility and proper instrument setup.

The role requires CST certification (NBSTSA) and BLS, with ideally one year of OR experience. Work in an ASC environment under Regent Surgical Health guidance; duties include maintaining sterile technique, assisting in gowning, instrument handling, and patient safety throughout

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program; CST certification verified.
• BLS certification required per ASC policy.
• Preferred: 1 year of current OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in perioperative procedures.
• Prepare cases for the next day; ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist RN circulator and anesthesiologist in the OR.
• Maintain sterile technique and environmental cleanliness.
• Count sponges, instruments, and sharps; ensure accurate documentation.
• Transport patients and restock operating room as needed.
• Communicate needs to circulators to maintain workflow.

Skills

Sterile technique

OR teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program

CST certification (NBSTSA)

BLS certification

Job description

Sycamore Surgery Center - Certified Surgical Technician

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vista point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties.

This is a part-time position!

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
• Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
• Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
• Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Prepare cases for the next day.
• May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
• Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
• Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
• Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
• Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure.
• Maintain integrity of instruments.
• Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
• Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
• Prepare and preserve specimens.
• Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
• May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
• CST certification verified via NBSTSA
• BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED:

• One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.