Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

July 2, 2025
$35 / hour

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About Company

At SCA Health, a part of Optum, the belief is that health care is fundamentally about people – encompassing the patients served, the physicians supported, and the teammates who drive progress. The organization comprises a team of 15,000+ professionals dedicated to working collaboratively, learning from one another, and embodying the mission, vision, and values that define the organization.

SCA Health is actively redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions. Their extensive network includes more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Their work spans a broad spectrum of services, all meticulously designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What truly distinguishes SCA Health is their operational philosophy, deeply rooted in seven core values:
Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion

These values are not mere rhetoric; they actively shape the attitudes, actions, and culture within the organization. At SCA Health, an individual’s work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities. Employees are offered opportunities to build their careers alongside a team that values their expertise, invests in their success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America.

SCA Health provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and financial future. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and other offerings. The company encourages team members to contribute their ideas, fostering an environment where innovation can inspire change.

Job Description: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

SCA Health is actively hiring for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Responsibilities:
• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
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 the room for subsequent patients.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.

Salary Range: USD $34.00/Hr. – USD $35.00/Hr.