Certified Surgical Technologist in Operating Room

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

2d • $43 - $64 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (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 applying technical and aseptic practices consistent with AORN standards, AST recommendations, and St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. This position does not directly manage other caregivers.

The CST helps deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care throughout the perioperative experience. The role prepares operating rooms, equipment, instruments, supplies, and sterile fields; assists the surgical team during procedures; follows established practices for counts and specimen care; and helps clean and break down the operating room after procedures. The CST also supports patient and family learning, customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a safe and healing environment. Standby call may be assigned, varying by department.

This is a regular, full-time position in the OFNHP bargaining unit, with 36 scheduled hours per week and a first-shift schedule on variable days. The position is based in the Operating Room in Bend. The stated pay range is $42.87–$63.89. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program, an ABHES-accredited program, or a military surgical technologist program, or a combination of education and experience.
• Current NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification or current NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Able to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, particularly when handling stressful interactions.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Basic computer-application experience 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of the perioperative team to ensure patient care is safe, efficient, and cost-effective, and that each patient’s perioperative plan is implemented as prescribed.
• Prepare the operating room, obtain necessary equipment, arrange supplies and equipment for scheduled or emergency cases, check equipment for malfunctions, and make needed adjustments.
• Use the safety zone and follow organizational policies to minimize exposure risks.
• Follow established procedures for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts.
• Participate in the surgical Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief.
• Assist with positioning patients on the operating table when needed.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants; help prepare and drape the sterile field.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon, prepare sterile dressings, maintain sterile technique, anticipate the surgical team’s needs, and support efficient procedure flow.
• Follow established procedures for care of specimens and tissue.
• Participate in operating-room cleaning and case breakdown; gather contaminated instruments for decontamination and sterile processing while protecting equipment and caregivers.
• When functioning as a Second Assist Technologist, hold retractors or instruments as directed and sponge or suction the operative site.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
• Help team members facilitate patient and family learning about the surgical experience and contribute to a healing environment.
• Perform standby call when assigned; frequency varies by department.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, and promote continuous improvement and change using Lean principles.
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.
• Shift differentials under the OFNHP: evening $2.50 per hour, weekend $4 per hour, and night starting at $10 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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