Certified Surgical Tech – OR Focus, Cross-Training

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating teams in Edinburg, TX. The role involves preparing the surgical suite according to patient needs and surgeon preferences, and supporting the sterile processing standards.

The candidate must hold a CST certification, be willing to cross-train to other areas, and maintain current BLS. Compliance with hospital policies and ongoing competency in aseptic technique are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CST certification.
• Willingness to cross-train to other areas.
• Commitment to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Must maintain current BLS certification per AHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite according to age, medical condition, and surgeon preference.
• Perform sponge, sharps and instrument counts per hospital policies.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas within the system.
• Demonstrate annual competency in aseptic surgical equipment.

Skills

Cross-training

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Surgical Technologist program certificate or military training certificate

BLS certification (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Job description

South Texas Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating teams in Edinburg, TX. The role involves preparing the surgical suite according to patient needs and surgeon preferences, and supporting the sterile processing standards.

The candidate must hold a CST certification, be willing to cross-train to other areas, and maintain current BLS. Compliance with hospital policies and ongoing competency in aseptic technique are required.