Certified Surgical Technologist: OR Prep & Sterile Field

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support pre-operative and intraoperative care in a family-centered environment. You will prepare patients, assist in the sterile field, and collaborate with nurses and surgeons to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and readiness for diverse cases across multiple specialties. Full-time, day shifts (6AM–6PM) and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
• Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Uses the physician preference card when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program

LVN/LPN program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support pre-operative and intraoperative care in a family-centered environment. You will prepare patients, assist in the sterile field, and collaborate with nurses and surgeons to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument handling, and readiness for diverse cases across multiple specialties. Full-time, day shifts (6AM–6PM) and a supportive workplace culture are offered.