Job Title
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room (OR)
Location
Saginaw, MI | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Afternoon Shift
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and problem-solve in relation to the procedure being performed; verify items on the physician preference card and ensure accurate patient charges
- Confirm and assemble sterile instruments, equipment, and disposables; ensure all supplies and equipment are in working condition prior to each surgical procedure
- Maintain and monitor the sterile field, recognize breaks in technique, and uphold sterile environment standards throughout procedures
- Set up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner and maintain accurate counts of all medications, sponges, instruments, and sharps per policy
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and assist in keeping an accurate account of all items on the sterile field
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience required
- Level II Trauma experience required
- Proficiency in Orthopedics, Vascular, Neurosurgery, General/GYN, and Urology required
- Active NBSTSA Certification required
- Active American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification required
- Current Skills Checklist pertinent to the Operating Room specialty (within the last year) required
- Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Recent travel assignment experience highly preferred
- Experience with robotic-assisted surgical technology a plus
- Familiarity with Epic EMR preferred
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a full-service acute care setting with a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing exposure to a wide range of complex surgical cases
- Hospital-provided dress code, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care