PRN Certified Surgical Technologist – OR Scrub Pro

Ardent Health Services; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a PRN Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Athens, TX to support a 127-bed facility with a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center. The CST will function as the primary scrub tech, maintaining the sterile field and applying aseptic techniques during procedures to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Current certification with one of the following: NBSTSA, NCCT, or Texas DHS approved program within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence.
• Maintain the sterile field and apply aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, cost-effective environment for all patients.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Patient safety focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

BLS certification

National NBSTSA or NCCT or TX Board-approved certification within 90 days

Job description

Ardent Health Services seeks a PRN Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Athens, TX to support a 127-bed facility with a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center. The CST will function as the primary scrub tech, maintaining the sterile field and applying aseptic techniques during procedures to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, and BLS certification.