Expert Surgical Technician | OR Setup & Instrumentation

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

St. David's Surgical Hospital in North Austin seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our operating team. You will assist in sterile field setup, instrument handling, and support the surgeon and RN throughout procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous instrument counts, and maintaining a clean, safe OR. Eligibility includes graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification; certification within 180 days per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or hospital on-the-job training with proof.
• BLS certification required; current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation for those graduating after Sept 1, 2009.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite and equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and provide instrumentation to the surgeon as needed.
• Care for operative patient before, during, and after surgery.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and OR for each procedure; support RN and circulation nurse.
• Maintain instrument counts and manage supplies and sterilization.

Skills

Inpatient surgical

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Accredited surgical technologist program or on-the-job training

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

St. David's Surgical Hospital in North Austin seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our operating team. You will assist in sterile field setup, instrument handling, and support the surgeon and RN throughout procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous instrument counts, and maintaining a clean, safe OR. Eligibility includes graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification; certification within 180 days per policy.