Certified Surgical Tech​/CST

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Join our team as a PRN, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Athens, TX.

We are looking for a dedicated professional to support surgical procedures in a dynamic, patient‑centered environment.

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People‑First:
  We prioritize your well‑being with 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.

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.

Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. The 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 for all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence.

• 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 an accredited surgical technology program.
• Preferred:
  Operating Room experience.

Entry level

Full‑time

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