Surgical Technician, Certified

Lifepoint Health Careers; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to join our operating room team. The role requires graduation from a surgical technology program and BLS certification. The position involves maintaining the sterile field, setting up the OR, and assisting the surgical team with instruments and supplies.

Shifts are M-F 0630-1500 with on-call required. Our team emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a surgical technology program (state for certification)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred or required as per facility policy

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sterile field in the operating room and pass instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.
• Set up the operating room and organize a sterile table with instruments and supplies.
• Check, adjust, and operate equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction, and electrosurgical units.
• Maintain fluids (plasma, saline, blood, glucose) for use during operation.
• Prepare patients by prepping and positioning; transport and cover with sterile drapes.
• Scrub hands/arms and wear sterile attire to maintain sterile field.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide sterile items promptly.
• Assist with specimens and dressings as directed; dispose of waste.
• Clean and restock the operating room; adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stressful environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology program graduate

Job description

Paris Regional Health - 865 DeShong Drive - Paris, Texas 75460

Certified Surgical Tech

Shift: M-F 0630-1500, On call Required

Required: Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program

Your experience matters

Paris Regional Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Certified Surgical Techjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

We're committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

How you'll contribute

ACertified Surgical Tech who excels in this role:

• Maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. To assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery.
• Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions.
• Checks, adjusts, and operates equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
• Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Also transports, positions patients on table, and covers them with sterile surgical "drapes."
• Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.
• Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and applies dressings as directed.
• Cleans and restocks the operating room.
• Adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attends hospital in-service training sessions as directed. Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.

Non-Essential Functions

1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

4. Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred; Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Why join us

• People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.
• We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Paris Regional Medical Center

Paris Regional Medical Centeris a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.

EEOC Statement

Paris Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Paris Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.