Certified Surgical Tech – Precision OR Prep & Instrumentation

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and manage instruments and supplies with a focus on infection prevention and efficiency.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, counts, patient positioning, and maintaining documentation. 0–2 years of OR experience preferred; CST certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Technical School in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with instruments, equipment and supplies based on procedure and physician preference.
• Maintain sterile field using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments and supplies efficiently.
• Inspect, clean, sterilize, and handle instruments per policy and manufacturer instructions.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documents for accuracy.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Instrumentation

Sterile processing

Anticipate needs

Organizational skills

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Job description

Woodland Heights Medical Center seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and manage instruments and supplies with a focus on infection prevention and efficiency.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, counts, patient positioning, and maintaining documentation. 0–2 years of OR experience preferred; CST certification and BLS are required.