CST – Operating Room

A leading regional healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and clinical teams throughout a variety of surgical procedures in a collaborative operating room environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the surgical team while helping ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and operating room procedures.

What you'll get:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Full-time opportunity

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Collaborative surgical services team

• Opportunity to work in a community hospital environment

• Variety of surgical cases and specialties

• Supportive work environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures

• Assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team throughout operative procedures

• Maintain a sterile field and follow established infection prevention protocols

• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and provide appropriate instruments and supplies

• Perform surgical counts and maintain accurate documentation

• Review surgical preference cards and prepare appropriate instrumentation

• Inspect instruments and equipment for sterility, safety, and proper function

• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and draping

• Handle surgical specimens according to established procedures

• Assist with operating room turnover and preparation for subsequent cases

• Maintain and organize surgical instruments and supplies

• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other clinical staff

• Respond appropriately to emergency situations

• Follow departmental policies, procedures, and patient safety standards

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

• Current BLS certification

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile technique

• Experience working in a hospital or medical center operating room

• Ability to work with a variety of surgical specialties

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Weeks Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Lancaster and provides surgical services as part of its inpatient and outpatient care.