Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Location: Damariscotta, ME 04543
Duration: 3 Months+ (Potential Extension)
Shift: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
On-Call: Every 4th or 5th weekend + 1 night/week
25-bed unit | ~15–30 cases/day
EMR: Epic
Hours: 40 hrs/week

Job Description:

• Surgical Assistance: Prepare and maintain sterile field, assist surgeons during procedures, and ensure proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Endoscopy Support: Assist with endoscopic procedures and perform endoscope reprocessing using Advantage system.
• Sterile Processing: Clean, sterilize, and prepare surgical instruments; manage reprocessing during on-call hours as needed.
• Operating Room Preparation: Set up operating rooms with necessary equipment and supplies, including Storz laparoscopy towers and Olympus endoscopy systems.
• Patient Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, sterile techniques, and patient safety standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure efficient surgical workflow and optimal patient outcomes.

• Maintain sterile environment throughout procedures
• Assist in orthopedic, general surgery, OB/GYN, ophthalmology, podiatry, and endoscopy cases
• Monitor and manage surgical equipment and supplies
• Support instrument tracking and inventory management
• Participate in on-call rotation (low volume call-ins)

• CST Certification
• Minimum 2+ years of experience (5+ years preferred)
• Strong experience in Endoscopy & Endoscopy Reprocessing
• Experience with Sterile Processing

• Experience in total joint surgeries
• Open and laparoscopic bowel resections experience