Certified Surgical Tech

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security & retirement

Paid time off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cedarparktexasedc is seeking a Surgical Tech for a full-time role at Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital in Austin, TX. The candidate will be responsible for preparing the operating room, assisting the surgical team, and maintaining the sterile field throughout procedures.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, along with a BLS certification and surgical tech credentialing. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, financial security, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credentialing from NCCT or NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Organize the operating room with sterile instruments.
• Prepare and position patients for surgery.
• Anticipate and provide instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Maintain a sterile field and monitor all instruments.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques throughout surgical procedures.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical Tech Credential

Orthopedics and Spine Experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital

Department/Specialty: Surgery

Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | 10:00am-6:00pm on call rotation

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Clean, set up, and organize the operating room with sterile drapes, solutions, and both sterile and non-sterile instruments customized to the specific surgical procedure.
• Assist the surgical team in safely preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients to ensure comfort, optimal surgical access, and maintained sterile boundaries.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs by efficiently handing over required instruments, medications, and supplies during the procedure to maintain surgical momentum.
• Maintain a highly organized sterile field and continuously track, count, and monitor all instruments and supplies throughout the procedure to prevent retained foreign objects.
• Strictly adhere to aseptic techniques to facilitate the overall safety, efficiency, and successful outcome of each surgical intervention.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• 2-3 years Orthopedics and Spine experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.