Certified Surgical Technician

SightMD Career • Toms River, NJ

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) supports ophthalmic surgical procedures in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center. The role maintains sterile technique, prepares the operating room, and assists the surgical team during the intraoperative phase to promote surgical efficiency, patient safety, and adherence to infection-control standards. The CST works collaboratively with surgeons, Registered Nurses, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff, and is expected to demonstrate technical proficiency in ophthalmic instrumentation, sterile processing, and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities span preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support. The CST prepares operating rooms and sterile supplies, assists with positioning and sterile-field setup, passes instruments and supplies during procedures, manages instrumentation and specimens, documents intraoperative activities, and supports equipment breakdown, reprocessing, restocking, and transitions between cases. The position also contributes to quality assurance, inventory management, and team orientation while protecting patient privacy and complying with HIPAA.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) certification from an accredited school.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with appropriate surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment function properly before procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning and sterile-field setup.
• Verify patient and procedure information with the surgical team.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
• Maintain the sterile environment and anticipate surgeon needs during surgery.
• Monitor and manage the surgical field and instrumentation to prevent contamination.
• Handle specimens according to protocol.
• Document intraoperative activities as required.
• Assist with instrument and equipment breakdown and proper reprocessing.
• Dispose of biohazard materials according to infection-control protocols.
• Restock operating-room supplies and prepare for the next case.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support smooth transitions between cases.
• Maintain competency in aseptic technique and ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, and equipment-sterilization standards.
• Participate in performance-improvement and quality-assurance activities.
• Assist with operating-room inventory control and supply management.
• Provide orientation and support to new surgical technologists and clinical team members.
• Safeguard patient privacy and maintain the confidentiality of health information in accordance with HIPAA.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Company-paid term life insurance and long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED