Surgical Technician, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Paris, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Paris Regional Medical Center is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech to support surgical teams and provide safe, effective care in the operating room. The role maintains the sterile field and assists the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, and sponges during procedures. The technician prepares the operating room, equipment, sterile supplies, and patients for surgery; supports surgeons throughout procedures; and helps clean and restock the operating room afterward. The position also requires adherence to professional standards, hospital policies, and healthcare regulations, and providing age-appropriate care to patients of all age groups.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; on-call duty is required. The position is based at Paris Regional Health, 865 DeShong Drive, Paris, Texas 75460.

Requirements

• Graduate from a surgical technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Demonstrate critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operating-room sterile field and use proper aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and infection.
• Pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and other sterile items to the surgical team during procedures.
• Set up the operating room and organize sterile tables, instruments, equipment, linens, and solutions before operations.
• Check, adjust, and operate equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain supplies of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operations.
• Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites; transport and position patients on the operating table and cover them with sterile drapes.
• Scrub hands and arms and wear sterile operating-room attire to work within the sterile field and handle sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Anticipate surgeons’ needs and provide sterile items efficiently.
• Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens for laboratory analysis; hold retractors, cut sutures, and apply dressings as directed.
• Clean and restock the operating room.
• Follow The Joint Commission professional standards and attend hospital in-service training as directed.
• Provide age-appropriate care for all age groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher-education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED