Surgical Technician

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Pet insurance

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Surgical Technician I to join our team in San Antonio. This role supports the operating room team, ensures patient safety, and assists with instrument selection and handling during procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and CST certification, or equivalent surgical technology training and experience. Generous benefits, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and CST certification; OR equivalent healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team.
• Provides competent assistance to ensure patient safety and welfare in the OR.
• Identifies and selects clinical equipment and instrumentation for procedures.
• Maintains sterile technique and supports the surgeon during invasive procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Operating room knowledge

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally recognized teaching hospital and consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research. Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently looking for a Surgical Technician I to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.

What you will do

• Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team
• Provides competent assistance in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room
• Identifies and selects clinical equipment andappropriate instrumentationneeded for the procedure and returns to storage location after use.
• Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

What we require

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service.

Why you should apply

• Generous benefits packages and pet insurance
• Flexible hours and paid time off
• We are ranked as one of the best hospitals in South Texas