Job Overview
Van Buren County Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist / Central Sterile Technician to join our Surgical Services team. This is a dual-role position for someone who enjoys being part of the surgical team while also supporting the sterile processing functions that keep Surgical Services running safely and efficiently.
Duties
In this role, you will work in both the operating room and Central Sterile. Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and maintain the sterile field during surgical and procedural cases.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team and pass instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
- Assist with patient positioning, equipment setup, room preparation, and turnover.
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Operate sterilization equipment and complete required biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring.
- Assemble instrument trays and case carts using count sheets and physician preference cards.
- Maintain sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for scheduled procedures.
- Assist with surgical inventory, supplies, and equipment.
- Follow infection prevention, sterile technique, and patient safety standards throughout all assigned responsibilities.
Daily responsibilities may vary based on the surgical schedule, patient care needs, staffing, and assigned role. The successful candidate will be trained and expected to maintain competency in both Surgical Technology and Central Sterile functions.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to successfully complete departmental orientation and competency validation.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and teamwork.
Preferred:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
- Previous Surgical Services or sterile processing experience.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and medical terminology.
Certification Differential
Employees who hold both Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credentials are eligible for an additional $1.50 per hour certification differential.
Why VBCH?
At Van Buren County Hospital, you'll work as part of a close-knit Surgical Services team where flexibility, teamwork, patient safety, and quality care matter. This position provides the opportunity to use a broad range of skills and contribute throughout the surgical process—from preparing and sterilizing instruments to supporting the surgical team in the operating room.
Interested candidates should apply directly at VBCH.org. Applications submitted through the VBCH website will be forwarded directly to the hiring manager for consideration.
Van Buren County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $24.50 - $36.55 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
