Certified Surgical Technician

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.