Certified Surgical Technologist - Main Operating Room (Full time, 4 10hr Shifts w/call)

Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist reports to the Assistant Director, Surgery, GI, and CVOR and functions as an integral member of the operating room team within a hospital Level II Trauma Center. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, this position supports safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and procedural team, and ensuring appropriate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment are available throughout surgical procedures. This role requires strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, operating room workflow, and trauma-informed perioperative practices.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program required.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification required.
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation required.

Nice To Haves

Prior operating room experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
Experience supporting high-acuity surgical procedures and/or trauma cases in a Level II Trauma Center or comparable hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, organize, and maintain the sterile field for surgical procedures in accordance with established standards, departmental policies, and aseptic technique.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team by ensuring appropriate instrumentation, sutures, supplies, equipment, and implants are available and functioning throughout the procedure.
Maintain strict aseptic technique and actively prevent contamination of the sterile field, including immediate recognition and correction of breaks in technique.
Participate in sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with departmental policy, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
Maintain continuous awareness of patient safety, surgical flow, and procedural priorities in a high-acuity operating room and Level II Trauma Center environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment, sterile supplies, and specialty trays, including the ability to identify needs, troubleshoot issues, and communicate promptly with the circulating nurse and surgical team.
Receive and transfer medications, solutions, and other prescriptive items onto the sterile field from a licensed nurse to the surgeon under the direction of the surgeon and/or circulating RN.
Handle, label, and prepare specimens for pathology in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory standards.
Protect patients, team members, and the environment by following infection prevention practices, universal precautions, radiation safety guidelines, and applicable perioperative safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the safe and efficient operation of the operating room.