Certified Surgical Tech: Precision OR Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; 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

Community Health Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating needs, and ensuring safe handling of instruments to support high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, assist with patient positioning, instrument counts, and OR turnover, while adhering to infection prevention, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handle surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Perform and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Expertise in surgical techniques, 1

Anticipate needs and respond quickly

Organizational and time management

Knowledge of regulatory and infection/

Effective communication and teamwork

Commitment to patient safety and high‑

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating needs, and ensuring safe handling of instruments to support high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with the surgical team, assist with patient positioning, instrument counts, and OR turnover, while adhering to infection prevention, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.