Surgical Technologist

Christiana Care, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is a leading nonprofit teaching health system focused on improving health outcomes, expanding access to high-quality care, and reducing health care costs. The organization offers a broad network of primary and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals, a freestanding emergency department, and advanced specialty centers, including Level I trauma, Level III neonatal intensive care, comprehensive stroke, and regional centers of excellence.

Christiana Care is nationally recognized for quality and as a top workplace, with strong commitments to diversity, inclusion, and innovation in patient care and information technology. With more than 260 residents and fellows and pioneering initiatives such as the Gene Editing Institute and the Center for Virtual Health, Christiana Care provides a collaborative environment for health professionals to grow and contribute to the future of health care.

The Surgical Technologist is a full-time, on-site role based in Newark, DE, supporting surgical teams in a fast-paced operating room environment. This role prepares operating rooms by setting up sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment, and ensures proper sterilization and infection control practices are followed. The Surgical Technologist assists surgeons and registered nurses during procedures by anticipating needs, passing instruments, handling specimens, and maintaining an organized, safe surgical field.

Daily responsibilities include verifying patient and procedure information, participating in pre-operative and post-operative room turnover, and adhering to established clinical protocols and safety standards. The role also involves collaborating with multidisciplinary team members, documenting required information accurately, and contributing to continuous quality and process improvement efforts.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Surgical Technology, including sterile technique, instrumentation, and perioperative procedures.
• Experience working in the Operating Room, with familiarity in workflow, safety standards, and infection prevention practices.
• Skills in Surgical Assisting, such as anticipating surgeon needs, managing surgical supplies, and supporting intraoperative tasks.
• Foundational knowledge of Medicine and Surgery relevant to common surgical specialties and patient care principles.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program; certification (e.g., CST) preferred or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and adherence to all applicable regulatory and hospital policies.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to remain focused in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to patient safety, equity, and respectful care.
• Prior experience in an acute care or teaching hospital setting is beneficial.