Surgical Tech Full-time
UTHealth East Texas

Certified Surgical Tech / CST

UTHealth East Texas Athens, TX, US
Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Athens, 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: 

  • UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

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


Responsibilities

Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. Individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost-effective environment to all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence.


Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Current certification with one of the following:
    • The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
    • The National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program.  

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Operating Room experience.

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