Certified Surgical Tech

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Surgical Tech at Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital in Austin, TX, within the Surgery department. The position is full-time, with day shifts, Monday through Friday. The Surgical Tech will be responsible for preparing and organizing the operating room, assisting the surgical team with patient preparation and positioning, anticipating the surgeon's needs for instruments and supplies, maintaining a sterile field, and strictly adhering to aseptic techniques to ensure the safety and success of surgical procedures.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date OR 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in spine and orthopedics cases

Responsibilities

Clean, set up, and organize the operating room with sterile drapes, solutions, and both sterile and non-sterile instruments customized to the specific surgical procedure.
Assist the surgical team in safely preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients to ensure comfort, optimal surgical access, and maintained sterile boundaries.
Anticipate the surgeon's needs by efficiently handing over required instruments, medications, and supplies during the procedure to maintain surgical momentum.
Maintain a highly organized sterile field and continuously track, count, and monitor all instruments and supplies throughout the procedure to prevent retained foreign objects.
Strictly adhere to aseptic techniques to facilitate the overall safety, efficiency, and successful outcome of each surgical intervention.