Certified Surgical Tech II
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Technologist II prepares sterile supplies, instruments, and the operating room for assigned procedures; maintains the sterile field; and provides surgeons with sterile supplies and instruments during procedures. The role requires proficiency across General Surgery, Urology, cataract procedures, Gynecology, and Hand specialty, as well as basic spine procedures (laminectomies), Sports Medicine, and Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery. The employee practices independently as the primary scrub technician and can serve as camera holder and retractor holder during basic or complicated cases. The role also involves collaborating with the surgical team to support patient safety and comply with infection-control standards, and supervising junior staff. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas, with 8-hour shifts. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details provided during the interview process.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Surgical Tech training program.
- Certified Surgical Tech (CST) certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment; non-certified employees hired before December 2014 are exempt.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Experience scrubbing minor and major procedures in General Surgery, Urology, cataract procedures, Gynecology, Minor Vascular, and Hand specialty.
- Proficiency and skill in basic spine procedures (laminectomies), Sports Medicine, and Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery.
Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure.
- Maintain the sterile field during cases.
- Provide surgeons with sterile supplies and instruments during assigned procedures.
- Practice independently as the primary scrub technician.
- Serve as camera holder and retractor holder on basic or complicated cases.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to support patient safety and infection-control compliance.
- Supervise junior staff.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
