Surgical Tech (OR Certified) – Scrub & Instrument Support

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an OR Technician to support the surgical team by handling instruments, maintaining aseptic technique, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

The role requires an accredited Surgical Technician program (CST or TS-C) or documentation of prior surgical technologist employment, plus BLS certification. You will prepare the operating room and participate in cost containment in the OR.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program (CST or TS-C) or documented proof of prior employment as a surgical technologist before Sept 1, 2009.
• Current CST or TS-C certification or LVN status or evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a health care facility before Sept 1, 2009.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Passes instruments and assists surgeons during procedures.
• Maintains aseptic technique throughout operations.
• Prepares operating room before surgery and cleans room after procedures.
• Ensures instruments, supplies and equipment are available when needed and takes assigned call.
• Participates in cost containment efforts in the OR.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Patient care

Education

CST/TS-C certification

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an OR Technician to support the surgical team by handling instruments, maintaining aseptic technique, and assisting surgeons during procedures.

The role requires an accredited Surgical Technician program (CST or TS-C) or documentation of prior surgical technologist employment, plus BLS certification. You will prepare the operating room and participate in cost containment in the OR.