Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Variable FTE Open
Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
The FTE here is variable. What schedule are you looking for, and how flexible can you be when the department needs you?
What they are checking: Whether their availability truly matches a flexible staffing setup in a busy Main OR.
Tell me about a time you had to learn a new procedure or instrument set quickly.
What they are checking: Whether they learn fast and ask for help in a Main OR with many specialties.
Tell me about a time a case was delayed or canceled because of an equipment issue. What did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they think about preventing problems, not just reacting to them.
You'll need to earn your CST within two years. Where are you in that process?
What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to meet the certification deadline.
What would you do
The surgeon is getting frustrated and short with you during a difficult case. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and focused under pressure without taking it personally.
A count is off and the surgeon wants to close anyway. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on count policy and escalate instead of letting it go.
About the work
Walk me through how you prepare a room for a case, from reading the preference card to the patient coming in.
What they are checking: Whether they have an organized, step-by-step routine for getting a room ready.
What's your process when you think you've contaminated your gloves or gown during a case?
What they are checking: Whether they admit and fix a break in sterility instead of hiding it.
How do you handle sharps on the field to protect yourself and the team?
What they are checking: Whether they use neutral zones and safe passing to prevent needlestick injuries.
How do you help the RN with circulating tasks when you're not scrubbed?
What they are checking: Whether they can step into supporting duties and keep the room running.
What does a good handoff look like at the end of your shift?
What they are checking: Whether they know what the next tech needs to know so nothing falls through the cracks.
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