Certified Surgical Technologist – Orthopedics - CSTECHOMK

NavitasPartners•York, ME

19h•Onsite

About The Position

A well-established community hospital in Southern Maine is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join its Operating Room team for a 13-week assignment. This role focuses heavily on orthopedic procedures, and prior orthopedic surgical experience is required. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in maintaining a sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and supporting complex orthopedic cases including total joints, trauma, spine, and sports medicine procedures.

Requirements

Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
Current BLS certification
Minimum 1+ year recent OR experience required
Orthopedic surgical experience required
Ability to participate in call rotation and respond within 45 minutes

Responsibilities

Surgical Preparation & Sterile Field
Prepare and maintain sterile field for orthopedic procedures
Set up orthopedic instrument trays (total joints, trauma, spine, sports medicine)
Perform surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) per facility policy
Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures
Equipment & Implant Management
Ensure power equipment (drills, saws, reamers) is available and functioning
Assemble and test specialty equipment (traction tables, tourniquets, arthroscopy towers)
Verify correct implants and prosthetics (knees, hips, plates, screws, rods) are available
Mix and monitor bone cement timing for joint replacement procedures
Intraoperative Support
Anticipate surgeon’s needs during procedures
Pass instruments, sutures, implants, and supplies efficiently
Assist with patient positioning for orthopedic surgeries
Apply dressings and immobilization devices such as splints and braces