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)
Local Weekly Pay: $1,400 – $1,700 (based on experience)
Travel Weekly Gross: $1,700 – $2,000 (based on experience)
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.
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
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
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
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.