Cosmetic Surgery CST — Lead OR Prep & Instrumentation

Austin Cosmetic Surgery LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Cosmetic Surgery LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our private cosmetic surgery team. The ideal candidate will scrub for cosmetic procedures, maintain sterile technique, and keep the OR organized and ready.

3–5+ years of CST experience and a proven track record in instrument handling are preferred. You will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety and efficient case flow, while

Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required.
• 3–5+ years of surgical scrub experience preferred.
• Cosmetic or plastic surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile technique.
• Experience with instrument processing and sterilization.
• Strong understanding of OR safety and infection-control standards.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and remain composed during complex procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and accountable.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist during cosmetic surgical procedures
• Prepare the OR, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field for each case
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain efficient intraoperative flow
• Maintain sterile technique and infection‑control standards
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, draping, and room turnover
• Perform surgical counts according to established protocols
• Clean, decontaminate, package, sterilize, and properly store surgical instrumentation
• Maintain sterilization records and required OR documentation
• Monitor surgical inventory and proactively communicate supply needs
• Assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Ensure surgical equipment is properly maintained and functioning before procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and consistently surgery‑ready operating environment
• Work collaboratively with our surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and clinical team
• Support additional OR and clinical responsibilities as needed

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

Infection control

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Austin Cosmetic Surgery LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our private cosmetic surgery team. The ideal candidate will scrub for cosmetic procedures, maintain sterile technique, and keep the OR organized and ready.

3–5+ years of CST experience and a proven track record in instrument handling are preferred. You will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety and efficient case flow, while