Certified Surgical Technologist

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

11d • $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 position maintains a safe, sterile environment by following technical and aseptic practices, AORN standards, organizational policies, and the recommendations of AST and its governing organizations. The position does not directly manage other caregivers.

The Operating Room departments provide specialized care throughout the perioperative experience. This full-time, variable-shift position is in the OFNHP bargaining unit. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable scheduled days and shift hours listed as 0700–1930. Step placement is based on years of experience. Relocation assistance may be available to in-state or out-of-state candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the past year.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program, an ABHES-accredited program, or a military surgical technologist program, or an accepted 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.
• Able to meet the described physical demands, including frequent standing and walking, keyboard use, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 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 provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care and implement the physician-prescribed perioperative plan.
• Prepare the operating room, obtain and arrange equipment and supplies, check equipment for malfunctions, and make needed adjustments.
• Use the designated safety zone and follow organizational safety policies and procedures.
• Follow established procedures for counting sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Participate in the surgical procedure Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief.
• Assist with positioning patients on the operating table when necessary.
• 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 procedure flow.
• Follow procedures for specimen and tissue care.
• Clean the operating room, break down cases, and gather 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, accurate customer service and patient care.
• Help team members support patient and family learning about the surgical experience and foster a healing environment.
• Perform standby call as assigned; requirements vary by department.
• Support the organization's vision, mission, and values, and promote continuous improvement using Lean principles.
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, comply with applicable laws and policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
• 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 evenings, $4 per hour for weekends, and starting at $10 per hour for nights.

What This Job Offers

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