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Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Job Overview

This position is for a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with experience in various surgical specialties. The role requires the individual to work collaboratively in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Unit Information

• Location: Austin, TX
• Number of Operating Rooms: 22 ORs
• Staffing: 80 team members
• Patient Ratios: 1:1
• Equipment Utilized: Robotics, Cardiac, Vascular, Neuro, Spine, Oncology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, GYN
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech

Work Schedule

Day shift with call requirements of 4 to 5 shifts every 6 weeks. Additional late shifts and weekend shifts are also available.

Responsibilities

As a Certified Surgical Technician, responsibilities include:

• Assisting in surgical procedures across multiple service lines including Ortho, Spine, Neuro, Robotics, Plastics, General, and GYN.
• Preparing the operating room for surgery and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Maintaining sterile techniques in accordance with health regulations.
• Collaborating with surgical teams to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification as a Surgical Technician is mandatory.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience, with at least 1 year in a traveling capacity.
• Experience in neuro and spine surgeries.
• Specific cardiac experience required for the cardiac service line.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple service lines such as orthopedic, neuro, general, and robotic surgeries.

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate should be:

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• A team player, collaborating effectively with all members of the surgical team.
• Self-directed and possess a positive attitude.

Additional Information

We provide scrubs for staff; however, closed-toe, heeled shoes are required, and non-slip footwear is mandatory. Low turnover due to supportive teamwork, with opportunities for permanent placement for high-performing staff.

Awards and Recognition

Department recognition programs include monthly birthday celebrations and peer-led acknowledgments.

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