Technologist Surgical Certified

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Vacation & holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX seeks a Surgical Technician for the OR, specializing in spine and orthopedic cases. This full-time, day-shift role involves preparing the OR, assisting the surgical team, and handling spinal instrumentation with strict aseptic technique.

Requires BLS and NBSTSA or NCCT credentials, plus experience in ortho spine procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and 2 years of OR experience or an associate/technical degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years cumulative OR tech experience or an associate/technical degree.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Surgical Tech credentials NBSTSA or NCCT required within specified timelines.
• Complex orthopedic hardware and spinal instrumentation experience preferred.
• On-call rotation and weekday day shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize the operating room with spine and orthopedic trays, implants, power tools, and sterile solutions.
• Assist the surgical team in safely transporting, positioning, and draping patients on specialized frames to ensure safe access to the spine and joints.
• Pass complex orthopedic hardware, spinal instrumentation, biologic materials, and medications during procedures.
• Maintain precise counts of hardware, trial components, sponges, and delicate instruments throughout high-volume cases.
• Maintain stringent aseptic technique across long procedures to prevent contamination.

Skills

Ortho spine surgery

Spine instrumentation

Team-based OR support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years related experience

BLS Certification

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

NCCT Surgical Tech credential

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Northwest

Specialty : Main OR

Schedule: Full-time | Day-shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepares and organizes the operating room with spine and orthopedic-specific trays, implants, power tools, and sterile solutions.
• Assists the surgical team in safely transporting, positioning, and draping patients on specialized frames to ensure safe access to the spine and joints.
• Precision-passes complex orthopedic hardware, spinal instrumentation, biologic materials, and medications during procedures.
• Executes precise, continuous counts of specialized hardware, trial components, sponges, and delicate instruments throughout high-volume cases.
• Maintains stringent aseptic technique across complex, extended procedures to protect open bone and deep tissue from contamination

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following: Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• Complex orthopedic hardware and spinal instrumentation systems experience
• 3+ years experience in Ortho Spine surgery procedures
• Monday-Friday 8 hour day shift with on call rotation

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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