Assist surgeons and the surgical team during operative procedures by maintaining sterile technique, handling instruments and supplies, retracting tissue, supporting patient positioning, and assisting with surgical workflow.
Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for scheduled procedures while maintaining a safe and organized surgical environment.
Support perioperative patient care by assisting with patient transport, positioning, specimen management, documentation processes, and postoperative preparation activities.
Participate in on-call coverage and be prepared to scrub urgent or emergent procedures within required response times.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required.
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required.
Current BLS/CPR certification required from the American Heart Association.
Previous operating room experience required.
Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures.
Ability to participate in call coverage and respond within required timeframes.
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience working in a community or critical access hospital setting.
Comfort working in a collaborative, rural healthcare environment with a broad range of surgical cases.
Why Join Us
Work in a community-focused critical access hospital surrounded by year-round outdoor recreation, mountains, lakes, ski areas, and hiking trails in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
Reliable personal transportation is required, as public transportation in the area is limited; travelers are responsible for securing their own housing accommodations during their assignment.