Surgical Tech

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a Full Time Surgical Technologist to provide essential support across the Surgical Services Department. You will assist with operating room operations, staff relief, and procedural support, ensuring a safe, efficient, and organized OR environment for surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff.

Qualifications include CST certification, current BLS, and 3-5 years of CST/OR experience, plus knowledge of instrumentation and sterile

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Current BLS certification.
• 3-5 years CST/OR experience required.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile processing principles, and operating room workflows.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing departmental needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient and employee safety.

Responsibilities

• providing lunch and break relief
• filling staffing gaps as assigned
• assisting with surgical instrument counts
• preparing and restocking operating rooms
• supporting room turnover activities
• ensuring proper disposal of trash, linen, biohazardous waste, and sharps in accordance with OSHA, infection prevention, and facility policies.

Skills

CST Certification

BLS Certification

OR Experience (3-5y)

Surgical Instrumentation Knowledge

Sterile Processing Principles

OR Workflows

Independent Work

Detail Oriented

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist Credential

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: AUSTIN, TX 78746, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $36.00 - $44.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, The Full-Time Surgical Technologist Support Team Member provides flexible coverage within the Surgical Services Department by assisting with operating room operations, staff break coverage, and procedural support as needed. This position functions as a resource to the surgical team by maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized operating room environment while supporting surgeons, nurses, and other perioperative staff.

Responsibilities

• providing lunch and break relief


• filling staffing gaps as assigned


• assisting with surgical instrument counts


• preparing and restocking operating rooms


• supporting room turnover activities


• ensuring proper disposal of trash, linen, biohazardous waste, and sharps in accordance with OSHA, infection prevention, and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.


• Current BLS certification.


• 3-5 years of CST/OR Experience required.


• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile processing principles, and operating room workflows.


• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing departmental needs.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient and employee safety.