Surgical Technologist (CST) Hospital

Operating Room 

Employment Status 

Part Time (.9) 72 hours per pay period

Benefit Status: 

Full-time

Benefits include 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings (P.E.R.A)- All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled in PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). All eligible employees contribute 6.5% of their salary to PERA and Alomere Health contributes 7.5% 
• Please see more details about our benefits here: alomerehealth.com/careers

Hours  

Variable start times as follows: 

• Beginning of shifts start from 6:00am to 9:00am, while shifts conclude between 2:30pm and 5:30pm.
• Weekday and Weekend call- Varies depending on staff availability

Position Objective

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the operating room. The position assists surgeons and other surgical staff during the surgical procedure. The Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse, or other surgical personnel and maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field to maximize patient safety. The position ensures that the operating room environment is safe and needed equipment is available. The Surgical Technologist assists in the sterile processing department by performing sterilizing, assembly and storage of medical supplies and surgical equipment.  

 Essential Responsibilities

Pre-Surgery 

• Help setup the operating room by ensuring the room is clean, wiped down, and all the equipment/instruments are available and in working order 
• Stock surgical supplies
• Wash and sterilize all equipment by using germicides and sterilizers 
• Account for needles, suture, sponges, and instruments
• Assist the Registered Nurse 

During Surgery 

• Anticipate the surgeons needs
• Ensure that there is a sterile field during all surgical procedures 
• Observe and report a break in sterile techniques 
• Operate and assemble lights, suction machines and other types of diagnostic equipment 
• Count sponges, needles, and other supplies before and after all operations 

 Post-Surgery 

• Clean and restock the operating room 
• Reset up room with equipment and supplies for the next procedure 
• Assist the Registered Nurse 

Required Qualifications

• Completed a post-secondary certification or associate degree in the field of surgical technology

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Certification

 Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor and orient new staff members
• May supervise Student Scrub Technicians

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong knowledge of current operating room techniques, procedures, instruments, and supplies

Union Position  

No