Certified Surgical Technician

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

16h

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) is a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative Team and performs delegated duties within their scope of practice and the overall plan of care. The CST may work as a Scrub Technologist and/or Second Assisting Technologist in accordance with Oregon law. The role maintains a safe, sterile environment by following AORN standards, AST recommendations, and St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. This position does not directly manage other caregivers.

The Operating Room departments provide specialized care throughout patients’ perioperative experience. The CST helps deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care, supports patients and families in learning about the surgical experience, and promotes a healing environment. The position is a regular, 40-hour-per-week first-shift role in the OFNHP bargaining unit. Pay is listed as $42.87–$63.89; step placement depends on years of experience. Eligible candidates may receive in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance if they have at least one year of relevant experience and have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the previous year. Current OFNHP shift differentials are $2.50 per hour for evenings, $4 per hour for weekends, and starting at $10 per hour for nights.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program, an ABHES-accredited program, or a military surgical technologist program, or have a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Current NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification or current NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, particularly when handling stressful interactions.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Basic experience with computer applications needed to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBLs.
• Experience in all aspects of aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs for different types of surgical procedures.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a high-volume, multiple-specialty operating room.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a member of the perioperative team to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensure each patient’s perioperative regimen is implemented as prescribed by the physician.
• Prepare the operating room, obtain necessary equipment, and arrange supplies and equipment for scheduled or emergency cases.
• Check surgical equipment for malfunctions and make necessary adjustments.
• Follow safety-zone practices and established procedures for counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Participate in the Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief for surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning when necessary.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants, prepare and drape the sterile field, pass instruments and supplies, and prepare sterile dressings.
• Maintain sterile technique, anticipate the surgical team’s needs, and support efficient procedure flow while minimizing distractions.
• Follow established procedures for the care of specimens and tissue.
• Participate in cleaning the operating room and break down cases, gathering contaminated instruments for decontamination and sterile processing while protecting equipment and caregiver safety.
• When functioning as a Second Assist Technologist, hold retractors or instruments as directed and sponge or suction the operative site.
• Provide timely, efficient, and accurate customer service and patient care, and help patients and families learn about the surgical experience.
• Practice in a way that fosters a healing environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Perform stand-by call as assigned; frequency varies by department.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
• Maintain a safe environment, professional conduct, and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, and report known or suspected violations.
• Perform other duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

Benefits

• In-state or out-of-state relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates with at least one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.
• Shift differentials under the OFNHP bargaining unit: $2.50 per hour for evening shifts, $4 per hour for weekends, and night differential starting at $10 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed