Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Operating Room (Days)

Location: Sault St. Marie, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform as a surgical technologist in the Operating Room.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and problem-solving related to the procedure.
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are available, assembled correctly, and in working condition.
• Confirm and assemble sterile instruments for use.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs during procedures.
• Maintain and monitor the sterile field, recognizing breaks in technique.
• Keep accurate accounts of medications, sharps, instruments, and sponges.

Responsibilities

• Verify items on the physician preference card and manage supplies for accurate patient billing.
• Properly use, assemble, clean, and sterilize equipment and disposables.
• Set up sterile field with instruments in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Surgical technologist experience within the last year.
• Active NBSTSA Certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel experience as a surgical technologist is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• Shift: Days
• Dress Code: Hospital-provided scrubs
• Electronic Medical Record system used: Epic
• Facility is a 49-bed hospital specializing in rural medicine and designated as a Level IV Trauma Center.
• Emphasis on high reliability and safety culture to improve healthcare quality.