Certified Surgical Technician

• 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

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a skilled and dependable Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Surgical Services team.

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.

• 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

Surgical Preparation and Room Setup

• Prepare the operating room, equipment, instruments, supplies, and sterile field for scheduled surgical and invasive procedures.
• Review the 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, and other pertinent information to the appropriate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the healthcare team.

Compliance and Professional Responsibilities

• Protect patient rights and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, Hopedale Medical Complex policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Follow infection prevention, exposure control, patient safety, and workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental in-service training, competency assessments, quality assurance activities, continuing education, and required staff meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in surgical technology practices, equipment, instruments, procedures, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn new procedures, techniques, equipment, and technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current certification or credential as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in accordance with Hopedale Medical Complex requirements and applicable standards.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain certification as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, sterile technique, and infection prevention practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability and willingness to learn new procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during emergency and high-stress situations.
• Ability to participate in required weekend and night call responsibilities.

• Previous experience working in an operating room or surgical services department.
• Experience with multiple surgical specialties and procedures.
• Experience with surgical preference cards, inventory management, and sterile processing practices.
• Previous experience in a hospital or Critical Access Hospital setting.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Constantly (67–100% of the time): Standing, walking, talking, hearing, near visual acuity, and use of hands and fingers for surgical procedures, instrument handling, documentation, and operation of equipment.
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): Reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and assisting with patient positioning and transfers.
• Occasionally (11–33% of the time): Lifting and carrying surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Rarely (less than 10% of the time): Climbing ladders or working at heights.

Additional physical requirements include:

• Ability to remain standing for extended periods during surgical procedures.
• Ability to safely assist with patient positioning, transfers, and transportation using appropriate body mechanics and available equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during emergency situations.
• Ability to perform detailed work requiring close visual attention to instruments, equipment, surgical fields, labels, and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work is performed primarily in the Hopedale Medical Complex operating room and Surgical Services environment. The employee will have frequent direct contact with patients, surgeons, nurses, anesthesia personnel, and other healthcare professionals.

The position may involve exposure to infectious diseases, blood and bodily fluids, surgical specimens, sharps, cleaning and disinfecting agents, and other healthcare-related hazards. Appropriate PPE will be provided and must be used in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The position may require response to emergency and urgent surgical procedures, including during scheduled call responsibilities.

All HMC employees are required to successfully complete applicable federal and state background checks and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

HMC's drug screening process includes testing for substances prohibited under HMC policy, including cannabis (THC), consistent with applicable law and organizational requirements.