Cosmetic Surgical Technologist (CST) – Standout Scrub Tech

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

Job summary

Austin Cosmetic Surgery is seeking an experienced, highly organized Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our private cosmetic surgery team in Austin, Texas. This role involves scrubbing and assisting during cosmetic procedures, preparing the OR, and maintaining sterile technique to ensure patient safety.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nurses to ensure a surgical-ready environment.

Qualifications

• Current 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 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 surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and clinical team.
• Support additional OR and clinical responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical scrub experience

Cosmetic surgery experience

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Infection-control standards

Anticipate surgeon needs

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Punctual and dependable

Communication skills

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

Tools

Sterile technique mastery

Instrument processing and sterilization

Job description

Austin Cosmetic Surgery is seeking an experienced, highly organized Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our private cosmetic surgery team in Austin, Texas. This role involves scrubbing and assisting during cosmetic procedures, preparing the OR, and maintaining sterile technique to ensure patient safety.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nurses to ensure a surgical-ready environment.