Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Summary:


The Certified Operating Room Technician / Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for providing skilled assistance in surgical procedures across multiple specialties including Orthopedics, ENT, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Urology, and Podiatry. This role requires scrubbing, circulating, and supporting surgeons during operations, with an emphasis on robotic surgical systems such as the Da Vinci Xi and TORS. The CST ensures aseptic technique, prepares the operating room, and manages surgical instruments and supplies. Candidates with at least 1 year of surgical experience, including robotic surgery exposure, are preferred, though first-time candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare operating room and surgical instruments for various procedures including laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgeries.
• Scrub and circulate during surgical cases such as tonsillectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, arthroscopy, and urological surgeries.
• Assist surgeons with robotic surgeries using Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS).
• Maintain aseptic technique and ensure compliance with infection control standards.
• Manage and troubleshoot surgical equipment and instrumentation during procedures.
• Participate in orientation and training activities, including a 24-hour orientation period.
• Collaborate with surgical team members to ensure patient safety and efficient operative flow.
• Perform circulating duties as required in the operating room setting.
• Maintain inventory of surgical supplies and ensure proper sterilization protocols.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year surgical technology experience, including scrubbing and circulating.
• Experience with robotic surgical systems, specifically Da Vinci Xi and TORS.
• Proficient in aseptic technique and surgical instrumentation.
• Experience in a community hospital environment preferred.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with a broad range of surgical procedures including orthopedic, ENT, general surgery, OB/GYN, and urology.
• Familiarity with endoscopic sinus procedures, laparoscopic assisted cases, and complex surgeries such as Whipple and radical neck dissection.
• Ability to scrub and circulate effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Special Considerations:

• Fair share of on-call rotation required, approximately 1 in 4 or 5.
• On-call hours run from 7pm to 7am the following day; weekend call from 7am Saturday to 7am Monday.
• 20-minute call-back requirement for on-call duties; call house available for staff living outside the immediate area.
• Weekend work required approximately 1 weekend out of 5 and one weeknight per week.
• Local candidates preferred; applicants must live within 50 miles of the facility.

Scheduling:

• Work schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts (4x10).
• Shift assignments include weekdays, weekends, and on-call rotations.
• Orientation includes 24 hours of training prior to starting regular shifts.