Surgical Technologist-Certified (CST) / Scrub Tech

Company: Columbus Community Hospital
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: · The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) works under the supervision and delegatory authority of a surgeon in collaboration with the Surgery RN to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operating procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety · Demonstrate the application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NEEDED: · None TRAINING & EDUCATION NEEDED: · High School Diploma or Equivalent · Graduate from Surgical Technologist school; will allow to complete certification within first eight months · Current license as a CST (Scrub Tech) · Current BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire · ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, NRP, and MOAB certification training per Department Requirements as listed in the Employee Education policy · Working knowledge and experience in a hospital, operating room, or ambulatory surgery center · Ability to anticipate the needs of the physician and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures · Requires prioritization and time management skills · Critical Thinking: Ability to organize equipment, instruments and supplies for cases according to patient needs and physician preference cards · Effective communication skills oral and written FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: · Able to communicate in the English language and make assessments by speaking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reading, and writing · Works primarily in hospital setting, including clinical/patient care areas and office or classroom/ meeting areas · Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (occasionally over 25 pounds) · Mental effort is required to assess, plan, and make recommended decisions in a complex environment · Potential exposure to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases · Must be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to emergencies · Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills · In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, lifting is required to transport patients to safety · A significant amount of keyboarding and writing is required · Wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, gowns and goggles may be required · Fine motor skills · Long periods of intense concentration PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Key: Occasional (1-3 hours per day or Frequent (3-7 hours per day or 33-66%) Constant (7 or more hours per day or >66%) · Lifting: Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from shoulder height to waist/cart frequently Must be able to lift 30 lbs. from floor to shoulder height on occ. basis Must be able to lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist/cart on occ. basis · Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 30 lbs. at shoulder height/extended reach on occ. basis with awkward weight distribution and twisting/turning Must be able to push/pull 22 lbs. at waist level frequently Must be able to push/pull 40 lbs. at waist level on occ. basis Must be able to lift/carry 35-40 lbs. at waist level on occ. basis Must be able to push/pull 75 lbs. at waist level on occ. basis while maneuvering patient beds (75 lbs. required to initiate move and 35 lbs. to maintain movement of bed) · Standing/Walking/Sitting: Must be able to stand for 5-8 hours Must be able to walk for 5-8 hours · Lower Extremities: Must be able to kneel and squat on occ. basis · Upper Extremities: Must be able to grip/grasp/pinch instruments frequently · Equipment: Must be able to use a computer and perform keyboarding frequently · Environmental Factors: May be required to work on a slippery surface May be required to work with noisy equipment during specific operative procedures May be required to work extended hours beyond 8-12 hours on occ. basis Will work in environmental temperatures of 67°- 80° F POPULATION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: 1. Interprets the appropriate life span needs of patients and provides appropriate population-based care according to the department skills checklist for identified populations and age groups identified below: Neonate: Birth to 27 days of age Pediatric: Greater than 27 days of age to 13 years of age Adult: Greater than 13 years of age to 65 years of age Geriatric: >65 years of age No daily direct patient care contact 2. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients/families and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's life span JOB DUTIES: · Assure the operating room is prepared for the daily schedule, including: o Preparation of supplies o Sterilization of equipment o Cleaning of the operating room o All equipment is present · Opens sterile packs, instruments, and supplies, maintains a sterile environment throughout the procedure and preparing set-up of all surgical cases · Reporting and troubleshooting all broken or defective supplies or equipment · Checking and supplying the operating room at the end of the scheduled cases · Responsible for all parts of the sterilization process following OSHA, CDC, IAHSCMM, AORN, and manufacturer's standards · Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection prevention standards · Monitors surgery schedules, identifying all cases' general, specific, and potential needs · Organizing supplies and equipment in a space-efficient manner · Utilizes One Source to maintain equipment manuals · Provides in-service to staff on sterile technique, equipment, and procedures in the operating room · Maintains a count sheet for all equipment when warranted · Ensures surgeon's preference cards are current, accurate, and accessible · Provides emotional support for the patient · Assists in reviewing all policies and procedures yearly · Attends updates and continuing education courses relevant to specialty areas · Maintains a safe environment for treating the surgical patient, including safeguards to protect the patient from cross-infection · Attends and/or completes yearly in-services and monthly staff meetings · Assists in the implementation of quality assurance projects · See individual department competency/orientation/evaluation skill checklist for specific duties · Demonstrates appropriate competencies in the department with initial orientation competency due within 90 days of hire and annual competencies to be completed by September 30th · Maintains competency through completing education assigned on Elsevier or other learning management systems as well as mandatory in person education · Complies with Attendance Management Policy in regards to attendance and timeliness, understanding the expectation of maintaining as absence percentage of 3% or less · Accepts other duties within scope of practice at the direction of the person-in-charge recblid kq4mx9ky8zdyl45aaep011kw829q1h

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