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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certified Surgical Tech

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital · St Johnsbury, VT · 1 wk ago
Full-time

Contract Length: 13 weeks · Guaranteed Hours: 40 · Schedule: Monday–Friday days plus potential call

About the role

  • Assist the surgical team during operative procedures by maintaining sterile technique, handling instruments and supplies, retracting tissue, supporting patient positioning, and assisting with surgical workflow.
  • Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for scheduled procedures while maintaining a safe and organized surgical environment.
  • Support perioperative patient care by assisting with patient transport, positioning, specimen management, documentation processes, and postoperative preparation activities.
  • Participate in on-call coverage and be prepared to scrub urgent or emergent procedures within required response times.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
  • Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
  • Current BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association
  • Previous operating room experience
  • Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures
  • Ability to participate in call coverage and respond within required timeframes

Note: Travelers will start on Wednesdays. During the week of orientation, travelers on a 48-hour contract will only be guaranteed 36 hours due to midweek start.

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