Surgical Tech Certified

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and manage instruments and supplies with a focus on infection prevention and efficiency.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, counts, patient positioning, and maintaining documentation. 0–2 years of OR experience preferred; CST certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Technical School in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with instruments, equipment and supplies based on procedure and physician preference.
• Maintain sterile field using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments and supplies efficiently.
• Inspect, clean, sterilize, and handle instruments per policy and manufacturer instructions.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documents for accuracy.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Instrumentation

Sterile processing

Anticipate needs

Organizational skills

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

This is a Full-Time Position.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Personal Day
• Family Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required