About the role

Regent Surgical is a healthcare organization redefining surgical care through tailored partnerships for Ambulatory Surgery Center initiatives. The Certified Surgical Technician role provides technical support to the surgical team by preparing operating rooms, managing instruments, and assisting during procedures to ensure efficient and safe patient care.

Skills

Surgical technology Sterile technique Operating room support Instrument sterilization Patient positioning Surgical instrumentation Supply management Infection control Specimen preparation BLS certification Surgical draping Operating room cleaning Equipment maintenance Surgical assistance

Full job details

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) serves as a member of the healthcare team and provides technical support to the surgeon, registered nurse, and anesthesiologist in the operating room. The CST assumes appropriate responsibilities in the perioperative area by scrubbing, assisting the RN circulator, setting up and breaking down surgical procedures, pulling and putting away supplies and equipment, and environmental service duties

What you'll do

Clean operating room between cases.
Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and instruments are ready for use.
Restock operating rooms as necessary to meet par levels.
Assist other operating rooms for coverage.
Knowledge of surgeon preferences, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
Prepare cases for the next day.
May operate sterilizer, lights, suction machine, and other designated equipment.
Ensure patient, procedure, operative site, positioning and equipment correspond.
Follow the center exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy.
Perform hand scrub according to policy and procedure.
Arrange instruments and supplies for surgical procedure
Ensure proper counting of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
Assist in gowning of other personnel and draping of patient.
Anticipate surgeon’s needs.
Pass instruments to surgeon and/or assistant as appropriate.
Communicate needs to circulators to ensure efficient and uninterrupted progress of procedure.
Prepare and preserve specimens.
Verify name, strength, and dosage of medication with circulator; confirms, labels, and places on surgical field.
Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor.
May help transport patients and restock the operating room.
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
CST certification verified via NBSTSA or 10+ years of experience in lieu of certification
BLS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

Preferred:

One year of current Surgical Tech experience in an OR setting.