Certified Surgical Tech / CST

Ardent Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent in Tyler, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for day shift, PRN. The role supports surgical teams, maintains sterile technique, and participates in a multidisciplinary environment at UT Health Tyler.

Responsibilities include acting as primary scrub tech for routine and complex procedures, ensuring sterile field, and collaborating with surgeons and staff. Requires high school diploma, accredited tech program, BLS, and national certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification with NBSTSA, NCCT, or Texas-approved program within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Functions as primary scrub technologist for routine and complex procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer

National certification for Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA/NCCT or Texas-approved program)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Certified Surgical Tech in Tyler, 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 Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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.