Henry Community Health·New Castle, Indiana
Prepare and maintain the sterile operative area before, during, and after surgical procedures. Assist surgeons by providing instruments, adjusting equipment, and managing surgical counts.
Works under general supervision in preparing and maintaining the sterile operative area of the patient before, during, and after operation. Places equipment and supplies in OR according to surgeon's preference cards. Assists during surgery in a number of ways such as to don gowns and gloves, adjust surgical equipment, hand surgeon instruments, hold retractors and count sponges, needles, and instruments used during the operation. Keep surgeons preference card information current. Able to clean, decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies. Cross trained to function adequately in C.S. and receiving and decontamination.
Work requires proficiency in the application of sterile procedures in an operating room setting. Requires graduation from a surgical technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. Work requires immediate response to emergency procedures which requires individual to respond within thirty minutes to the Hospital, as well as have a phone. Two years experiences is preferred.
We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include: Continuing education scholarships Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year Employer funded pension
Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with proficiency in sterile procedures. Two years of experience is preferred, and the candidate must be able to respond to emergencies within thirty minutes.
Market context
Indiana CST openings are often tied to hospital and surgical center staffing needs, so employers look for candidates who can work reliably in fast-paced operating rooms. These roles are competitive because programs often prefer accredited training, strong sterile technique, prior experience, and the ability to respond to emergencies within thirty minutes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your availability and OR experience before applying.
