Senior Surgical Technician - General Surgery

Providence Health Plan Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. Under RN supervision, you will maintain the sterile field, pass instruments, sutures, and sponges, and help the nurse circulator as needed.

This role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, CST/NCCT certifications, and BLS. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology.
• National CST certification required upon hire.
• NCCT Surgical Tech certification upon hire.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a certified surgical technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field in the operating room and pass instruments.
• Assist as second scrub and/or first assistant as needed.
• Support nursing staff with circulating duties and aseptic technique.

Skills

Surgical Tech Experience

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technology Program

NBSTSA CST Certification upon hire

NCCT Surgical Tech Certification upon hire

BLS for Healthcare Providers upon hire

Job description

Description

Providence is offering a hiring bonus of $15,000 for all eligible candidates who meet all conditions for payment. This is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

As a member of the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, maintains the operating room sterile field; passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Insures that proper aseptic technique is utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Performs in the role of second scrub and/or first assistant as needed. Assists the registered nurse with circulating duties.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Armed Services Surgical Technology program.

• National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire, Or

• National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing upon hire

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

• 3 years of Experience as a certified surgical technician.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of \"Know me, care for me, ease my way.\" Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we\'ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others.

We provide best-in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 447700

Company: Covenant Jobs

Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 8009 SURGERY GENERAL SOUTH2

Address: TX Lubbock 3615 19th St

Work Location: Covenant Medical Center

Workplace Type: On‑site

Pay Range: $28.22 - $43.81

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.