QUALIFICATIONS  

• High school graduate or equivalent required 
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist  
• Minimum of two years' work experience as a CST at an acute care or rural hospital. 
• BLS current at time of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Prepare operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments, sterile supplies and equipment. 
• Ensure all surgical equipment/instrumentation is sterilized and functioning properly prior to presentation to sterile field and use. 
• Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies, providing retraction, improving visual field, and other duties as delegated with the scope of the CST. 
• Maintain a sterile environment through adherence to sterile/aseptic technique to minimize the risk of infection  in accordance with recognized national standards and hospital specific policies and procedures...