Surgical Technologist

PURPOSEThe Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, ensuring the availability and sterility of surgical instruments, and providing direct patient care. This position maintains a sterile environment, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures patient safety. This is a 36hr/week position consisting of 4 8hr and 1 4hr shifts. RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares Operating RoomSets up surgical instruments and equipment.Ensures the operating room is sterile and ready for procedures.Verifies the functionality of surgical equipment.Assists During Surgical ProceduresPasses instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgery.Provides Direct Patient CareAssists with patient positioning and draping.Monitors patients' vital signs during surgery.Provides post-operative care as needed.Maintains Sterility and Infection ControlFollows strict infection control protocols.Sterilizes instruments and equipment after use.Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.Documents and ReportsMaintains accurate records of surgical procedures.Reports any issues or concerns to the Operating Room Supervisor.Ensures all documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma/GEDAt least 1 year(s) of experience in surgical technology.Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of an accredited surgical technology program.2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center or similar healthcare setting.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.SALARY RANGE$26.50/hr + depending on qualificationsWORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENTStandard office equipmentRepetitive use of a keyboardMay be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Created: 2026-03-04