Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Part-Time or PRN

HMC Offers

• Starting pay: $27.00 per hour
• $50 weekday call pay
• $75 weekend call pay
• Excellent benefits package for eligible employees
• Quality childcare located on site
• HMC Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

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Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a skilled and dependable Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Surgical Services team in a part-time or PRN capacity.

The Certified Surgical Technologist is an essential member of the surgical team who assists surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other healthcare professionals in providing safe and efficient patient care before, during, and after surgical and invasive procedures.

The CST is responsible for preparing the operating room, equipment, instruments, supplies, and sterile field; assisting with patient preparation and positioning; anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team; maintaining strict aseptic technique; and supporting safe, high-quality surgical care.

The position requires strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, equipment, supplies, infection prevention practices, and operating room protocols. The CST must demonstrate attention to detail, effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm and responsive in routine and emergency situations.

Schedule

• Part-Time or PRN
• Day Shift
• Weekend and night call required
• Call responsibilities may include weekday, weekend, and overnight coverage based on departmental needs.
• Schedule and hours may vary based on surgical volume and staffing needs.

Call Pay

• $50 per weekday call
• $75 per weekend call

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Surgical Preparation and Room Setup

• Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, supplies, and sterile field for scheduled surgical and invasive procedures.
• Review the scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card to ensure all necessary instruments, equipment, supplies, and implants are available and properly prepared.
• Verify the proper functioning and readiness of equipment and instruments prior to each procedure.
• Maintain familiarity with surgeons' preferences, techniques, and procedural requirements and prepare the operating room accordingly.
• Update preference cards and communicate changes or supply needs to the appropriate surgical services personnel.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and PAR levels of instruments, supplies, and equipment and submit requisitions for replenishment as needed.

Sterile Technique and Intraoperative Support

• Establish and maintain an orderly, organized, and sterile instrument table and operative field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique, infection prevention practices, and applicable exposure control procedures.
• Assist the surgeon and other members of the surgical team during operative and invasive procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team and provide appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner.
• Maintain awareness of the sterile field throughout the procedure and immediately address or report any break in sterile technique.
• Perform surgical counts of sponges, needles, instruments, sharps, tapes, and other applicable supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate count discrepancies immediately and participate in appropriate resolution procedures.
• Assist with the safe and efficient flow of surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and infection prevention standards.

Patient Care and Safety

• Assist with transporting, transferring, and positioning patients for surgical procedures as directed, using appropriate patient identification and safety procedures.
• Assist with patient preparation for surgical and invasive procedures within the scope of training and assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, safety, and confidentiality throughout the perioperative experience.
• Follow established patient identification, surgical site verification, specimen handling, and patient safety procedures.
• Remain alert to changes in the patient's condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate nurse or surgical team member.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and emergency surgical procedures as directed.

Specimen Handling

• Identify, handle, label, and prepare surgical specimens, cultures, and other materials for laboratory submission in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify specimen information with the appropriate members of the surgical team and promptly report discrepancies.

Instrument and Supply Management

• Clean, decontaminate, sterilize, organize, and replenish instruments and supplies in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of instruments and supplies and notify the Director of Surgical Services of shortages or equipment concerns.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and instruments in proper working condition.
• Report damaged, missing, malfunctioning, or unsafe equipment and instruments promptly.

Documentation and Communication

• Complete required documentation related to surgical procedures, counts, specimens, equipment, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Record treatments, observations, comments, and other pertinent information in the appropriate patient record or departmental documentation system.
• Promptly communicate patient care concerns, equipment issues, count discrepancies,