Surgical Technician 2 Certified - Full Time - Days

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas area seeks a Surgical Technician II Certified to support operating room cases. You will anticipate needs, prepare instrumentation, and hand instruments to surgeons while maintaining sterile technique.

On-call coverage is required and responsibilities include setup, turnover, and assisting with sterilization. A CST credential and BLS are mandatory, with advanced competency in multiple specialties preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduate of certified Surgical Technologist program, military trained, or AD in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Advanced competencies in a minimum of 3 specialties (to be determined by each hospital).

Responsibilities

• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and obtain instrumentation and supplies for the procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and assistant during the procedure.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of the room and preparation for the next case.
• Begin cleaning back table and preparing instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as circulator prepares patient to leave.
• Place instruments back in the tray for transport to SPD.
• Adhere to policy and procedures such as count policy, universal protocol, and labeling of medications.
• Work with students and inexperienced staff on correct methods for passing and retrieving instruments.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Surgical Technology program/AD preferred

Specialties in 3 areas (3+ competencies)

Tools

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Hours of Work : 0630-1500

Days Of Week : Monday - Friday

Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:
In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Surgical Technician II Certified understands the procedure being performed and assures that all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are available for the case. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Participates in setting up and turning over the operating room for cases.

On call required

Your Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent
• Graduate of certified Surgical Technologist program, military trained, or AD in Surgical Technology preferred
• Basic Life Support certified
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• Must have advanced competencies in a minimum of 3 specialties (specialties to be determined by each hospital)

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and obtains instrumentation and supplies and available for procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and assistant during procedure.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of room and preparation for the following case.
• Begins cleaning up back table and preparing instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as circulator prepares patient to leave the room.
• Place instruments back in the tray for transport to SPD.
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to all policy and procedures such as count policy, universal protocol and labeling of medications, etc.
• Works with students and inexperienced staff on correct method for passing and retrieving instruments during surgical procedures.

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children's services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet -designated hospital
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025