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.