Certified Surgical Technologist - Seasonal - PRN

HCA Healthcare • Fort Worth, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist delivers high-quality, patient-centered care and supports the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the technologist prepares the surgical suite, assists with patient positioning and preparation, and provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team. The role is responsible for maintaining a sterile field, completing instrument counts, and ensuring the proper operation of instruments and equipment. The technologist participates in patient-specific care, follows service excellence standards, and supports patient safety, privacy, comfort, and rights.

This is a seasonal PRN position at Medical City Alliance in Fort Worth, Texas. The seasonal program runs from September 20, 2026, through April 3, 2027. Seasonal CSTs must work at least 72 hours per pay period, four weekend shifts during each four-week schedule period, and two holiday shifts during the 32-week program. Shifts may vary according to departmental needs. Staff may be asked to float to another nearby facility with an emergency staffing need. Seasonal staff are PRN employees, subject to first call-off, and are not guaranteed hours or eligible for extra-shift bonuses. Current FT/PT and PRN employees, as well as current HWS employees, are not eligible for the 2026–27 seasonal program.

Medical City Alliance describes its total rewards offering as including health and wellbeing services, time-away programs, retirement and savings resources, education assistance, and additional insurance and support programs. Benefit eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

• Completion of a vocational training program in Surgical Technology.
• Currently certified as a Surgical Technician or Surgical Technologist in the state or states of practice, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• BLS certification.
• Meet seasonal program requirements: at least 72 hours per pay period, four weekend shifts per four-week schedule period, and two holiday shifts during the 32-week program.

Responsibilities

• Organize the operating suite with the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day, and review daily cases to ensure adequate stocking.
• Verify that equipment and instruments function properly before procedures; maintain an orderly sterile instrument table and use physician preference cards for setup.
• Prepare rapidly and effectively for emergency and add-on cases.
• Transport patients to and from the surgical suite as needed, and assist with patient transfer, positioning, prepping, and draping according to hospital standards.
• Assist with the scrub, gown, and glove process for self and the team.
• Assist the surgeon by passing requested or required equipment, instruments, medications, sponges, and sutures; perform other procedural duties such as holding retractors and cutting sutures.
• Anticipate needs and monitor the patient and equipment for issues requiring immediate action; report or respond calmly and efficiently.
• Assist with the maintenance and care of surgical specimens and handle them according to hospital policy.
• Follow department procedures for procuring, labeling, and handling medications, I.V. fluids, and irrigating fluids in the surgical services area.
• Operate specialty equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable policies and procedures.
• Complete sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and report discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon.
• Turn over rooms promptly and thoroughly between procedures, including cleaning, restocking, and setting up, cleaning, or removing equipment and instrumentation as needed.
• Participate in patient and procedural verification and respond to lifesaving, fire, and disaster situations.
• Respond promptly to scheduled on-call situations.
• Help maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients, and support patient safety initiatives, including those involving falls and restraints.
• Protect patient privacy and comfort, maintain confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocate for patient rights as needed.
• Apply aseptic principles and follow universal precautions and hospital and OSHA policies to prevent infection.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers, and use appropriate chains of command to convey pertinent information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system and use it to report potential patient safety issues.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical specialties and the ability to scrub for multiple procedure types, along with knowledge of procedure-related anatomy and physiology.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and work toward core measure, patient safety, and service excellence goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed