Surgical Technologist - Fast-Paced OR Support & Safety

Ennis Regional Medical Center; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting throughout procedures to ensure patient safety across age groups.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of instruments, aseptic practices, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Prior OR exposure is preferred; BLS is required, CST preferred or eligible for certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology or Operating Room Technician program preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• BLS certified or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 safety, infection control, regulatory, and organizational policies.
• Participates in ongoing education, competency validation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of role.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology/Operating Room Technician program

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, TX, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the OR, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting throughout procedures to ensure patient safety across age groups.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of instruments, aseptic practices, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Prior OR exposure is preferred; BLS is required, CST preferred or eligible for certification.