Community Health Systems · 5 months ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
2520 EAST DUPONT ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46825, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCommunity Health Systems is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their surgical team. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgical team needs, and ensuring proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies to facilitate safe and effective patient care in the operating room.
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Responsibilities
Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card
Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures
Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization
Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety
Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness
Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation
Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
NBSTA certification required
Tennessee: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
Texas: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
Company
Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.67B2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.79B
2024-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.12B
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Jason Johnson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Hunter Phillips
Director Strategic Consumer Engagement
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