Certified Surgical Tech

Ascension; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Main Operating Room at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet, Texas. The role supports the surgical team by preparing sterile operating suites, handing instruments to surgeons, and assisting with patient positioning and draping.

Strong attention to instrument counts is essential. Minimum requirements include a BLS Provider certification, CST credentialing within specified timelines, and an eligible education path (HS diploma with experience or

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 1 month of hire date.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from NCCT before hire or NBSTSA within 6 months of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent; 2 years of cumulative experience or Associate/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suites with sterile drapes and instruments.
• Hand instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments and monitor counts throughout procedures.

Job description

• Prepare surgical operating suites with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Burnet, Texas
• Hospital: Seton Highland Lakes Hospital
• Specialty: Main OR
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepare surgical operating suites with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures

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.

Additional Preferences

• 2+ years CST experience
• Monday-Friday | 6:45am-3:15pm with on call required

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

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 99,000+ 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.

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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.