Certified Surgical Technologist - Orthopedics - CSTECHOMK

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Orthopedics
Location: York, Maine 03909
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 36 Hours/Week – 4 x 9-Hour Day Shifts
Shift Hours: Scheduled between 6:45 AM – 4:15 PM
On-Call: Required (Must be able to return to facility within 45 minutes)

Compensation

• Local Weekly Pay: $1,400 – $1,700 (based on experience)

• Travel Weekly Gross: $1,700 – $2,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview

A well-established community hospital in Southern Maine is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join its Operating Room team for a 13-week assignment. This role focuses heavily on orthopedic procedures, and prior orthopedic surgical experience is required.

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in maintaining a sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and supporting complex orthopedic cases including total joints, trauma, spine, and sports medicine procedures.

ResponsibilitiesSurgical Preparation & Sterile Field

• Prepare and maintain sterile field for orthopedic procedures

• Set up orthopedic instrument trays (total joints, trauma, spine, sports medicine)

• Perform surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) per facility policy

• Maintain strict sterile technique throughout procedures

Equipment & Implant Management

• Ensure power equipment (drills, saws, reamers) is available and functioning

• Assemble and test specialty equipment (traction tables, tourniquets, arthroscopy towers)

• Verify correct implants and prosthetics (knees, hips, plates, screws, rods) are available

• Mix and monitor bone cement timing for joint replacement procedures

Intraoperative Support

• Anticipate surgeon’s needs during procedures

• Pass instruments, sutures, implants, and supplies efficiently

• Assist with patient positioning for orthopedic surgeries

• Apply dressings and immobilization devices such as splints and braces

Requirements

• Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

• Current BLS certification

• Minimum 1+ year recent OR experience required

• Orthopedic surgical experience required

• Ability to participate in call rotation and respond within 45 minutes

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.