Certified Surgical Technician

Jackson, Michigan


Contract


Title : Certified Surgical Technician

Location: Onsite - Jackson, MI

Shift Hours • 3x12s: 7:00 AM-7:30 PM • Call Schedule: Once per week and every 6th weekend



Schedule Notes • REQUIRED: Minimum 1 year ST experience, BLS certification through AHA, current CST certification, previous travel experience, High School diploma or GED equivalent



Job Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist performs a variety of technical duties to assist with the preparation and care of pre-operative patients. Supports the surgical team by ensuring patients, instruments, equipment, and supplies are appropriately prepared for surgical procedures while maintaining a safe and sterile environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for patients prior to surgical procedures.
  
  
• Assist the surgical team with technical duties and procedural preparation.
  
  
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment as required.
  
  
• Maintain appropriate sterile technique and support infection-control practices.
  
  
• Ensure the operating room and necessary equipment are prepared for procedures.
  
  
• Provide appropriate support to the surgical team throughout assigned procedures.
  
  
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
  
  
• Follow established hospital, surgical, safety, and infection-control policies and procedures.
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
  
  
• Graduate of a formal Surgical Technician/Surgical Technology program.
  
  
• Minimum 1 year of Surgical Technologist (ST) experience required.
  
  
• Previous travel experience required.
  
  
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, and sterile techniques.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
  
  
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Ability to support pre-operative patient care and surgical team needs.

Required Certification & Licensure

• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required through an accepted credentialing organization, including:

• NBSTA - Certified Surgical Technologist
  
  
• NCCT - Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)

Working Conditions
Position may be based in a hospital or ambulatory/mobile imaging setting. Exposure to radiation, high-voltage equipment, and infectious diseases is possible with appropriate safety precautions. Position may require assisting with patient transfers and moving equipment.

Why work at OpTech?
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