Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
| Facility | Conemaugh Nason Medical Center |
| Location | Roaring Spring, PA |
| Career Area | Operating Room / Procedural Support |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Job Shift | Evening |
| Date Posted | 09/15/2025 |
| Job ID | #312653 |
Schedule: Full-Time, M-F, 12 PM - 8:30 PM with on-call
Your experience matters
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Tech - OR joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Surgery Team embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to patients.
How you'll contribute
A Surgical Tech - OR who excels in this role will:
Assemble supplies and equipment for the procedure.
Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
Perform accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator.
Assist with placement of sterile drapes.
Provide instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
Maintain an organized sterile field. Ensure sterility of the field and take corrective actions as needed.
Prepare sterile dressing.
Label and provide medications/fluids as per policy/procedure.
Anticipate need for supplies and ask for them to be brought to room.
Protect patient from injury related to improper equipment use or handling (Ie. Electrode placement in holster after each use, etc.).
Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
Assess set up and supplies to make sure you have everything you need from the start of the procedure.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Graduate of a Program in Surgical Technology.
CST certification required for employees hired after October 29,2020 or practiced surgical technology as their primary function in another healthcare facility at any time during the two-years prior to October 29, 2020.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6-months of hire.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Working irregular hours including call hours.
Must live in a 1-hour radius of hospital for Call-in availability.
Computer skills.
More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.
EEOC Statement
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran