Certified Surgical Technologist in Operating Room

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

12h

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative Team, performing delegated duties within their scope of practice and supporting 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 through 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 Operating Room departments provide specialized care to patients throughout their perioperative experience. The CST helps ensure patient care is safe, efficient, and cost-effective, and that each patient’s perioperative plan is implemented as prescribed by the physician. The role includes preparing the operating room, supporting surgical procedures, maintaining sterile technique, handling specimens and instruments, and helping clean and break down the room after procedures.

This is a full-time, first-shift position with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Pay is listed at $42.87–$63.89 per hour, with step placement determined by years of experience. Eligible candidates may receive in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance if they have one year of relevant experience and have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year. Shift differentials are currently listed as $2.50 per hour for evenings, $4 per hour for weekends, and starting at $10 per hour for nights. Standby call may be assigned, varying by department.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program, an ABHES-accredited program, a military surgical technologist program, or 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 necessary 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing, and lifting or moving items.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative Team to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensure each patient’s perioperative regime is implemented as prescribed by the physician.
• Prepare the operating room and obtain, arrange, and check equipment, supplies, and instruments for scheduled or emergency cases; make needed adjustments to equipment.
• Use the safety zone and follow organizational policies and procedures to minimize exposure risks.
• Follow established procedures for counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Participate in the Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief of surgical procedures.
• 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, and anticipate the surgical team’s needs.
• Maintain focus on patient care and minimize distractions during procedures.
• Follow established procedures for care of specimens and tissue.
• Participate in operating room cleaning and break down cases after procedures; 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 by the surgeon and sponge or suction the operative site.
• Provide timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care, and support patient and family learning about the surgical experience.
• Help create a healing environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
• Perform standby call as assigned; frequency varies by department.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, Lean continuous-improvement principles, and a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, act ethically, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.
• Shift differentials are currently listed as $2.50 per hour for evenings, $4 per hour for weekends, and starting at $10 per hour for nights.

What This Job Offers

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