Certified Surgical Technician in Operating Room

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

8d • $43 - $64

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 as part of the patient care plan. 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. The position does not directly manage other caregivers.

The CST helps deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective perioperative care. Duties include preparing the operating room and equipment, supporting the sterile field and surgical team during procedures, following safety and counting procedures, and assisting with room cleanup and case breakdown. The role also contributes to patient and family education, customer service, a healing environment, continuous improvement, and a safe and confidential workplace. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, with variable scheduled days and assigned stand-by call as applicable. The listed pay range is $42.87–$63.89 per hour. Relocation assistance is 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 an equivalent 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 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 a range of surgical procedures.
• Ability to wear the personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the perioperative team to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care and implement the physician-prescribed perioperative plan.
• Prepare the operating room, arrange supplies and equipment for scheduled or emergency cases, check equipment for malfunctions, make needed adjustments, and obtain appropriate 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 surgical Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief.
• Assist with positioning patients on the operating table when needed.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants and 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 operative flow.
• Follow procedures for the care of specimens and tissue.
• Participate in operating room cleaning and break down cases, gathering contaminated instruments for decontamination and sterile processing while protecting equipment and caregiver safety.
• When functioning as a Second Assist Technologist, hold retractors or instruments as directed and sponge or suction the operative site.
• Provide timely, efficient, and accurate customer service and patient care.
• Help team members facilitate patient and family learning about the surgical experience and foster a healing environment.
• Perform stand-by call as assigned, as applicable to the department.
• Support the organization's vision, mission, values, Lean continuous-improvement principles, and safe workplace practices.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and policies, act ethically, report suspected violations, and cooperate with investigations.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

Benefits

• 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 listed as $2.50 per hour for evening shifts, $4 per hour for weekends, and starting at $10 per hour for night shifts.

What This Job Offers

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