Hybrid Surgical Technician bei Coastal Health

Description

Surgical Technologist – Full-Time
Coastal Surgery Center

About the Position:
Coastal Surgery Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our team in a full-time role at our provider-owned ambulatory surgery center. We offer competitive wages and benefits, along with a supportive work environment focused on quality care and patient safety.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday

• No weekends or on-call shifts

Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist prepares surgical instruments and supplies, assists the surgeon during procedures, and supports safe and effective use of surgical and anesthesia equipment. This role also includes central processing responsibilities, including sterilization, inventory management, and quality control.

You will serve as a key member of our surgical team, helping ensure the highest standards of patient care and operating room efficiency.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields following aseptic techniques

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment

• Maintain accurate records of sterilization and inventory processes

• Support the surgical team with patient positioning, supply setup, and room turnover

• Collaborate with staff to manage inventory for surgical and anesthesia supplies

• Conduct daily quality control and equipment checks

• Adhere to all clinical policies, procedures, and safety standards

• Promote a team-based approach to surgical care and patient advocacy

• Contribute to ongoing Quality and Risk Management initiatives

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a 2-year accredited Surgical Technology program

• Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) required

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred, especially in a multi-specialty surgery setting

• Strong knowledge of sterilization principles and central processing procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Must have visual and auditory acuity to assess patient needs and respond promptly

• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly during procedures

• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting:

  • Up to 50 lbs occasionally

  • Up to 20 lbs frequently

  • Up to 10 lbs constantly

• May need to exert up to 100 lbs of force in rare patient care activities

• Capable of assisting with patient transport and performing CPR if needed

Occupational Exposure:

• Category I risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

• Possible exposure to chemicals and radiation hazards

Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 1 year preferred
Education & License: Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a surgical tech two-year program. Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist.
• Experience in a multi-specialty surgical environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Requires high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities. Frequent overhead and low reaching and bending. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand for long periods, and to exert a force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up-to 10 lbs. constantly. All patient care activities may require the ability to exert a force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely. Ability to assist with the transport of patients, and supplies in and out of the surgical area as needed. Ability to perform Cardio-Pulmonary-Resuscitation if indicated.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category I exposure to blood-borne pathogens, exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year (Preferred Minimum)

EDUCATION & LICENSE:

• Graduation from a surgical tech two-year program. Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist. (CST)
• Experience in a scrub role in a multi-specialty surgical environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required