Certified Surgical Technologist Family Birthing Center

(Full-Time, Days)
Eligible for Relocation Bonus This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked rles Health System in the last year. Pay Range: $42.87 - $63.89 This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience. Shift differentials under the OFNHP are currently as follows:
Evening: $2.50/hr weekend: $4/hr night:
Starts at $10/hr shift Start & End Time:

REPORTS TO POSITION:
Department Manager/Director

DEPARTMENT:
Family Birthing Center

DATE LAST REVIEWED:
August 2026

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The Family Birthing Center departments provides comprehensive birthing and maternity care to families in Central Oregon.

The Certified Surgical Tech (CST) functions as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative Team. The CST performs delegated duties consistent with their scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery. The CST may perform the duties of Scrub Technologist and/or Second Assisting Technologist in accordance with Oregon Law (ORS 676.870). The CST maintains a safe and sterile environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices according to AORN Standards and St.

Charles Health System (SCHS) policies and procedures. Practices as a CST while observing the recommendations of AST and their governing organizations. This position does not directly manage other caregivers.

• Functions as a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative team to assure patient care is accomplished in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures the perioperative regime for each patient is implemented as prescribed by the physician.
• Prepares the operating room and obtains necessary equipment.
• Drapes and covers operating and instrument tables; lays out supplies and equipment in appropriate fashion for scheduled or emergency cases.
• Assists and procures appropriate equipment that will be used during surgery, checks for any malfunctions, and makes any needed adjustments.
• Conducts all duties utilizing the safety zone to minimize risk of exposure, as outlined in SCHS policies and procedures.
• Follows established policies and procedures for counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Participates in the Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief of the surgical procedure.
• Assists, when necessary, with positioning of the patient correctly on operating table.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon(s) and assistants in preparation for procedure.
• Assists in preparing and draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments and other supplies to the surgeon during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings and maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Anticipates needs of the surgical team and promotes efficient flow of the operative procedure.
• Works in a manner that minimizes distractions and maintains patient care focus.
• Assists and follows established procedures and SCHS policies for counts of sponges, sharps and instruments.
• Follows established procedures for the care of specimens and tissue.
• Participates in the cleaning of the operating room.
• Breaks down cases at the end of the procedure, gathers contaminated instruments and places them for decontamination and sterile processing.
• Performs these tasks in a way that protects equipment to avoid damage and safety of other caregivers, per SCHC policies and procedures.
• Performs the following tasks…