Certified Surgical Tech — Ambulatory OR Team

North Austin Surgery Center; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Disability coverage

Job summary

North Austin Surgery Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe and effective nursing care in the operating room under RN supervision. Responsibilities include scrubbing, assisting surgeons, preparing the operating room, turnover between cases, and accurate documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, Surgical Tech Certification, and at least 1 year of OR experience (preferably ambulatory surgery).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required by facility practice and state regulatory requirements; otherwise preferred.
• Surgical Tech Certification.
• One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center).
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment – Online certification not acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
• Assist in the turnover of the operating room suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces.
• Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, someone pulling cases accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.

Skills

OR experience

Surgical Tech Certification

BCLS Certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

North Austin Surgery Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe and effective nursing care in the operating room under RN supervision. Responsibilities include scrubbing, assisting surgeons, preparing the operating room, turnover between cases, and accurate documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, Surgical Tech Certification, and at least 1 year of OR experience (preferably ambulatory surgery).