Surgical Technologist: Precision OR Support

Pain-Specialists-of-America-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pain Specialists of America in Austin, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures. The role requires understanding procedures, anticipating surgeon needs, and maintaining a quality sterile field to ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include pre-operative setup, instrument counts, assisting with draping, passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and aiding in room turnover.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of training.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or evidence of employment prior to September 1, 2009
• Evidence of current BLS certification
• Two years of previous experience as a Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative duties: PPE, gather and open supplies, perform scrub, set up sterile tables, perform counts, assist with gowning/gloving, draping, verify site and consent, secure cords/instruments.
• Intra-operative duties: anticipate needs, pass instruments, measure medications and irrigation, assist with retractors and suction, manage specimens and dressings, coordinate robotic arms, maintain sterile field, assist with terminal cleaning and OR prep.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Sterile technique

PPE compliance

Patient care

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Surgical Technologist certification

BLS certification

Two years of experience as Surgical Technologist

Tools

N/A

Job description

Pain Specialists of America in Austin, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures. The role requires understanding procedures, anticipating surgeon needs, and maintaining a quality sterile field to ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include pre-operative setup, instrument counts, assisting with draping, passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and aiding in room turnover.