Local Contract Certified Surgical Technologist - $24-35 per hour - Now Hiring

Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract Certified Surgical Technologist for a local contract job in Lakeway, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/11/2025
• Duration: 50 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Summary

The Surgical Tech First Assistant works as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and a First Assistant. This position assists surgeons and surgical teams during major and complex procedures. It functions under a Registered Nurse's direction as a CST and under a Surgeon's direction as a First Assistant.

Essential Functions of the Role

Ensures supplies, equipment, and instruments are available and working for each procedure. Updates surgeon preference cards for equipment, radiology, supplies, and notes. Pulls, opens, and sets up cases. Coordinates with surgeons on equipment and supply needs before procedures. Assists in constructing specialty instrument trays.
Prepares the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules. Arranges sterile setups of instrument table supplies and equipment for specific procedures. Wraps instruments for gas or steam sterilization. Performs quality control procedures on equipment and reports any issues. Ensures cleanliness of the OR before and after surgery.
Scrubs for cases in major surgical services follow established procedures and standards. This requires advanced knowledge of anatomy, surgical instruments, surgeons' preferences, and other technical knowledge.
Educates and prepares surgical teams according to procedure.
Assists with or performs the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient.
Assists the surgeon during procedures by passing sterile supplies and equipment. Holds retractor devices and responds to the surgical team's needs. Ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions, and cuts and cauterizes tissues. Stabilizes drains and applies wound dressings as needed. Performs complex surgical techniques as directed by the physician and Texas scope of practice. Receives surgical specimens following protocol and notifies the circulating nurse. Delivers specimens to the appropriate location.
Contacts the pharmacy for RX with Registered Nurse or circulating nurse collaboration.
Coordinates and collaborates with system vetting vendors for the surgeon and department. Researches and coordinates quotes for capital purchases, new equipment, and supplies with specialty coordinators. Requisitions supplies.
Stays updated on surgical equipment, trends, and techniques by attending in-service or internal education programs. Serves as a resource and preceptor for those learning the scrub role. Supports the department through in-services, precepting, and mentoring staff.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS 
Cert Surgical First Asst (CSFA), Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assistant) required from NBSTA or NCCT.

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About Rang Healthcare

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay