Certified Surgical Technician Labor and Delivery

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine services

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off / family leave

Job summary

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is seeking a Certified Obstetric Surgical Technologist to support newborn care and obstetric procedures. You will prepare the surgical suite, assist with patient positioning, and hand instruments to the team, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

The role offers exposure to a renowned health system with mentorship, on-call scheduling, and pathways for growth in obstetric surgery.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Surgical Technician work experience in acute care.
• Labor and Delivery Surg Technician experience preferred.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or equivalent military training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite and organize instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Provide instruments and hands-on support to the team during obstetric procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field, perform counts, and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to deliver patient-centered care and a seamless experience.

Skills

Surgical Technician

OB/GYN support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard training in Surgical Technology (USPH)

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical Technician Labor and Delivery today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Obstetric Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a valued part of a highly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering newborns safely and with the highest standards of care, while honoring each professional’s skills and expertise in obstetrics and surgery. You’ll prepare the surgical suite, support the team during procedures, and ensure every patient receives compassionate care. With access to training and mentorship, predictable scheduling with on‑call support, and clear pathways for growth, you’ll have the tools and environment to follow your passion for obstetric surgery while improving the lives of families every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing the surgical suite and organizing instruments, equipment, and supplies to support safe, efficient procedures
• Assisting with patient positioning, prepping, and draping while maintaining comfort, privacy, and safety
• Providing instruments, equipment, and hands‑on support to the surgical team during obstetric procedures
• Maintaining a sterile field, performing counts, and ensuring instruments and equipment function properly
• Working closely with the surgical team to deliver patient-centered care and a seamless surgical experience

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• Minimum one year of Surgical Technician work experience in acute care setting- required
• Labor and Delivery Surg Technician work experience- preferred

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technology OR completed appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the U.S or in the US Public Health Service
• If not meeting the aforementioned requirements: was employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility before 9/1/09

Licenses and Certifications

• Surgical Technologists that graduate after September 1, 2009 must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within180 days from the date of graduation. The certification must be from:
• The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; OR
• The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; OR
• Another surgical technologist certification program approved by the department
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop. The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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