Certified Surgical Tech

• Location: Austin,TX

• Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center-UT

• Specialty: Surgery Services

• Schedule: Day | Full Time

• Set up sterile drapes, solutions, and necessary equipment, then assist in safely transporting, positioning, and prepping the patient for optimal surgical access and comfort.

• Proactively track the flow of surgery to anticipate surgeon requirements and efficiently pass instruments, medications, and supplies.

• Maintain a meticulously organized field while strictly monitoring and counting all instruments, sponges, and sharps to eliminate the risk of retained items.

• Uphold rigorous sterile standards and continuous situational awareness across the entire procedure to protect patient safety and optimize workflow efficiency.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following:
    • 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.
    • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• 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.

Additional Preferences

• Full Time Days: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm call on rotation, holidays assigned.
• CST experience
• Trauma experience

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