Certified Surgical Tech / CST

UT Health East Texas; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) for a day shift PRN role in Henderson, TX. The position requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program and current BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire.

State-credentialed certification in NBSTSA or NCT is required within 90 days of graduation. Responsibilities include acting as the primary scrub technologist, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring a safe, cost-effective operating room environment for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification from professional bodies (NBSTSA or NCT/CST cert) within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Functions as primary scrub technologist for routine and complex procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique to ensure safety, quality and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Surgical Technology

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Henderson, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound healing center and an AASM-accredited sleep center.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. Individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost effective environment to all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Current certification with one of the following:
  • The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
  • The National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Operating Room experience.