Certified Surgical Technologist / CST

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for day shift, full-time work. You will assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients, perform scrub duties, and support circulating staff under the RN circulator.

Requires graduation from a surgical technologist program, NBSTSA or NCCT certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Familiarity with endoscopy equipment is preferred; two years of experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and surgical technologist program completion.
• CST certification by NBSTSA or NCCT.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; familiarity with endoscopy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Perform scrub duties and assist circulating duties under RN supervision.
• Prepare for procedures by ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are ready.
• Handle surgical instruments, needles, sharps, sponges, and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, drugs, and fluids on the sterile field.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Update surgeon's preference cards as approved to include supplies and equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Surgical technologist program completion

Tools

CST certification NBSTSA/NCCT

Endoscopy equipment familiarity

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in patient care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the surgical center.
• Perform scrub duties and related procedures. Assist with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) circulator assigned to the patient.
• Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent, and add-on operative procedures by ensuring necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Handles surgical instruments, needles, sharps, sponges, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, drugs, and fluids on the sterile field.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment as required.
• Suggests and ensures changes are made to the surgeon’s preference cards as approved to include supplies, equipment, positioning devices, and performs other related duties.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a surgical technologist program or military and/or hospital conducted on-the-job training.
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program or military and/or hospital conducted on-the-job training.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or have been employed to practice surgical technology before September 1, 2009.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Must be familiar with computerized technology associated with endoscopy equipment

Preferred Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.
• Experience with patient safety best practices.
• Training as an endoscopy technician with a hospital background.