Surgical Technician: OR Instrument Specialist & Prep Expert

Advanced Surgery Center Killeen; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Surgery Center Killeen is seeking a Surgical Technician to work alongside surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists in the operating room. You will set up sterile instruments, assist with procedures, ensure equipment functions, and help prepare patients for surgery, while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

This on-site role requires a certificate or associate degree and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or associate’s degree in surgical technology.
• Two or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly assists the physician and nurses with procedures in the operating rooms.
• Performs standard scrub duties.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies and medications.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Ensures all equipment is functioning.
• Preps patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting the surgical site.
• Assists with properly positioning the patient on the operating table.
• Operates various surgical and medical equipment in the operating room.
• Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure.
• Accounts for needles, instruments, and sponges during and after surgery.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of the operating room.
• Maintains inventory levels for the operating room and ASC.
• Orders supplies from Materials Manager as needed.
• Maintains service contracts and preventative maintenance measurements for equipment.
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and clinic business.
• Helps transport patients from the operating room to the recovery room.
• Properly cares for specimens by packaging them for laboratory analysis.
• Has regular and predictable attendance.
• Adheres to RRSC policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Surgical equipment use

Communication

Instruction comprehension

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Prioritization

Independence

Education

Certificate or Associate degree in surgical technology

Job description

Advanced Surgery Center Killeen is seeking a Surgical Technician to work alongside surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists in the operating room. You will set up sterile instruments, assist with procedures, ensure equipment functions, and help prepare patients for surgery, while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

This on-site role requires a certificate or associate degree and at least two years of related experience.