Certified Surgical Technologist / CST

Join our team as a day shift, full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsible for assisting in patient care and preparation of surgical patient by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the surgical center. Perform scrub duties and related procedures. Assist with circulating duties under direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) circulator assigned to the patient. Assist with cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment as required.

• Prepares for scheduled, emergent, urgent, and add on operative procedures by insuring necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are available and ready for use.
• Scrubs independently on routine, non-complicated procedures in all specialties.
• Handles surgical instruments, needles, sharps, sponges, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains an accurate count of sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, drugs, and fluids on the sterile field.
• Suggests and ensures changes are made to the surgeon’s preference cards as approved to include supplies, equipment, positioning devices, and performs other related duties.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program or military and/or hospital conducted on-the-job training.

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or have been employed to practice surgical technology before September 1, 2009.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

• Must be familiar with computerized technology associated with endoscopy equipment.

Preferred Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience as a surgical technologist.

• Experience with patient safety best practices.

• Training as an endoscopy technician with a hospital background.