Certified Surgical Technologist

Lake Granbury Medical Center; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Granbury Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified to work with the surgical team in the operating room. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating team needs, and ensuring proper handling of instruments.

This position supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness and infection prevention practices. The candidate will work full-time during day shifts, contributing to patient safety and high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the OR with instruments, equipment, and supplies based on procedure and physician preference.
• Maintain a sterile field throughout procedures per aseptic technique.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently during operations.
• Handle instruments and equipment per policy, including sterilization and inspection.
• Document sponge, needle, and instrument counts for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.

Skills

Surgical skills

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Infection control

Time management

Communication

Education

Technical Surgical Tech program

Practical Nursing program

Associate degree (Surgical Tech or Applied Sciences)

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Shift

• Full-Time
• Days

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

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