Community Health Network·Howard Lake, Minnesota
The CST is responsible for scrubbing into a variety of surgical cases and assisting surgeons by anticipating their needs. They must maintain strict sterile and aseptic techniques within the operating room.
Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors.
Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization.
It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology.
It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives.
It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients.
And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.
Make a Difference Community Howard Surgery Center has an excellent opportunity available within our main Operating Room located in Kokomo, IN.
The Operating Room CST will be responsible for scrubbing on a variety of surgical cases.
You will assist the surgeons and anticipate needs.
The Certified Surgical Technologist will possess knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique.
Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program OR graduation from an NCCT-authorized school with completion of a GED or high school diploma.
Associate degree preferred.
Graduates of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology that is not accredited must provide a copy of a DD214 stating the base where the program was completed and a graduation certification.
Current Surgical Technologists with an associate degree or higher in another field and have completed at least 120 surgical cases within the last four years and have completed 30 continuing education credits within the last two years may also be considered.
Surgical Technologist certification obtained from the NBSTSA required within six months of hire.
1 year of Operating Room experience preferred Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skill are required Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task with a high degree of responsibility, responsiveness Takes direction well but also self directed and motivated
Candidates must graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain NBSTSA certification within six months of hire. An associate degree and one year of operating room experience are preferred.
Market context
In Minnesota, Certified Surgical Technologist openings in operating rooms are typically driven by steady surgical volume and the need for credentialed support in fast-paced perioperative teams. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer accredited training, NBSTSA certification, and prior OR experience, while candidates can save research time here since the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your graduation status, certification timeline, and recent OR exposure match the stated requirements.
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