Certified Surgical Technician I, OR

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

6d•$30 - $38

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician I is a member of the Operating Room Team. The role requires demonstrating basic skills to perform Certified Surgical Technician duties across all surgical specialties operating at Heywood OR within 90 days. The technician assists with surgical procedures, anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other team members, and supports safe, efficient care throughout each procedure. The position requires graduation from an approved CST program, current surgical technician certification, and AHA CPR certification. The technician is expected to demonstrate mature professional behaviors, promote a positive working environment, and maintain a team-oriented attitude. This position is 32 hours and includes on-call work and weekends/holidays. The listed pay range is $29.82–$38.24. Physical demands include exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly, as well as frequent reaching, handling, and feeling and occasional stooping and kneeling.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved CST program.
Hold current MA Surgical Technician Certification (NBSTSA).
Hold AHA CPR certification.
Have at least one year of experience as a CST I.
Demonstrate proficiency in CST duties across all surgical specialties operating at Heywood OR.
Be signed off as competent by experienced First Assists or Surgeons to assist with procedures within the Surgical Technician scope of practice.
Demonstrate mature professional behaviors, promote a positive working environment, and have a team-oriented attitude.
Demonstrate achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking, and information seeking.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience as a CST is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of and assist with surgical procedures by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgeon and other team members.
Set up the table, instruments, and supplies according to the surgery being performed, using and handling instruments skillfully throughout the procedure.
Select and prepare required supplies, equipment, and instrumentation, know their specific uses, and help ensure surgical procedure cards are current.
Apply aseptic practices consistently to prevent infection.
Use correct techniques for disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control.
Open sterile supplies aseptically after verifying sterilization and checking package integrity.
Assist with skin preparation and draping of the patient and operative area as requested by the surgeon.
Use time, materials, and motion effectively while assisting the surgical team.
Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse, and report correctness or discrepancies according to Operating Room policy and procedures.
Dispose of sharps from the sterile field according to Operating Room policy and procedures.
Prepare specimens and cultures appropriately for laboratory analysis.
Assist the surgical team with care and maintenance of the surgical suite to maintain cleanliness and enable rapid room turnover.
Competently assist with surgical procedures within the Surgical Technologist's scope of practice.