Surgical Tech PRN (CST)

Ennis Regional Medical Center; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth's Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team. Responsibilities include preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting during procedures to promote patient safety across all ages.

The role requires knowledge of instruments and sterile technique, strong attention to detail, and teamwork within a fast-paced perioperative environment. BLS is required; CST preferred or eligible for certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Accredited Surgical Technology or OR Technician program preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and ensure sterility.
• Transport, position, and drape patients for procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgical team.
• Assist with room turnover and post-procedure cleanup.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments per protocol.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and policies.
• Participate in ongoing education and competency validation.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Electronic documentation

Education

High school diploma

Surgical Technology program (preferred)

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Description

Join Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, a full-service healthcare facility that provides an array of services, including advanced digital imaging, 24-hour emergency care, physical and occupational therapy, and same-day surgery. At Ennis, your daily contributions will contribute to a culture of high standards, meaningful impact, and local connection.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician supports the surgical team in the safe and efficient performance of operative and invasive procedures. This role is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and assisting throughout procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes and safety across all age populations.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring cleanliness, sterility, and proper setup of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients for surgical procedures.
• Maintains aseptic technique and a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Passes instruments, supplies, and equipment to surgeons and other members of the surgical team as directed.
• Anticipates surgical team needs based on knowledge of procedures and instrumentation.
• Performs accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and supplies before, during, and after procedures in accordance with policy.
• Handles, labels, and processes surgical specimens per facility protocol.
• Assists with room turnover, including post-procedure cleanup, restocking, and preparation for subsequent cases.
• Cleans, decontaminates, and prepares surgical instruments for sterilization in accordance with infection prevention standards.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control, regulatory, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participates in ongoing education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, and sterile technique.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress surgical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic documentation systems.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and handling of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to respond to patient and procedural cues.
• Operating room and perioperative service areas.
• Frequent exposure to blood, body fluids, sharps, chemicals, and other biohazards.
• Use of personal protective equipment required.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (Required)
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology or Operating Room Technician program preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred, or ability to obtain certification if eligible, in accordance with facility and state requirements.

Experience

• Prior experience in a surgical or operating room setting preferred.