Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

17h

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical and obstetric patients across the age spectrum, facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The role follows established practices and standards and supports the mission, policies, and procedures of the Baptist Health System. The employee completes established competencies during the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position is part of North Central Baptist Hospitals, a healthcare community focused on exceptional patient care, collaboration, and positive patient outcomes. Team members may work with advanced technology and have access to benefits that support health, professional development, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• High-school graduate.
• Graduate of a surgical technology program accredited by the Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Hold an accepted certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Technician in Surgery–Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire.
• Obtain AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Surgical or OB Technologist in an acute care or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Escort or transport patients, using appropriate transfer techniques when required.
• Set up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to scheduled case requirements and maintain the physician’s preference card.
• Promote and maintain a sterile environment in all job assignments.
• Perform scrubbing and circulating duties as directed.
• Perform assigned operating room cleanup tasks, including disposal, cleaning, inventory, and restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Assist with more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures, and physical examinations as instructed by a registered nurse and within documented competency.
• Assist other perioperative team members in providing care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Perform clerical functions in support of department operations.
• Participate in department meetings and in-services.
• Serve as a role model for service excellence and commit to Studer Principles and “must haves.”

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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