Certified Surgical Tech / CST

Ardent Health Services; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Quitman is seeking a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Tech to support surgical services in Quitman, Texas. The role focuses on maintaining sterile technique and supporting a high-quality patient care environment.

The position requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program, current CST certification, and BLS before providing direct patient care. OR experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current certification with one of the following: NBSTSA, NCT, or Texas DSHS-approved program within 90 days of graduation.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Functions as primary scrub technologist for routine and complex procedures, maintaining sterile field.
• Apply aseptic techniques to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost-effective environment for all patients.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA/NCT/DSHS-approved)

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech in Quitman, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.

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
• Current certification with one of the following:
  • The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
  • The National Center for Competency Testing.
  • Another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Operating Room experience.