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Pain Specialists of America
is a Texas‑based, multisite comprehensive pain management company. PSA is growing rapidly and requires highly competent, talented professionals to support the business and help achieve its strategic objectives.
Job Summary The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. They understand the procedures being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon, ensuring excellent and quality patient care during the operative procedure while maintaining a sterile field.
Location & Contact 701 E. FM 1626 Suite 300, Austin, TX 78748 Phone: (512) 953-8134
Detailed Responsibilities Pre‑operative Duties
Wear appropriate attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Gather, check and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
Perform the surgical scrub and wear appropriate gown and gloves
Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions required for the procedure
Perform initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator
Assist team members with gowning and gloving
Assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field
Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time‑out procedure
Secure tubing, cords and other sterile accessories in accordance with processes and procedures
Intra‑operative Duties
Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for use during the procedure
Anticipate needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure
Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure
Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
Sponges or suctions the operative site
Apply electrocautery to clamp on bleeders
Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon
Coordinate the camera or change out robotic arms and instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon
Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
Perform additional counts as necessary
Prepare sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices
Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
Assist other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room
Assist in prepping the operating room for the next patient
Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure excellent and quality patient care
Benefits offered if schedule averages 30 hours per week!
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with 4% match
Paid Time Off
Short & Long‑Term Disability
HSA with $720 annual match
FSA + Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance (company‑paid + voluntary options)
10 Paid Holidays for the Year 2025
Employee Assistance Programs
Requirements Education and Experience/Technical Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of training
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist OR evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist before September 1, 2009
Evidence of current BLS certification
Two years of previous experience as a Surgical Technologist (Preferred)
Sterile Processing experience is Preferred
Other Position Requirements
Review patient’s chart, identify patient, verify surgery to be performed with consent forms, and bring the patient to the assigned operating room
Assist with transferring patient to the operating room table
Monitor the comfort of the patient and provide verbal and tactile reassurance
Assist in maintaining normothermia
Assist the anesthesia provider
Assist with positioning the patient using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury
Apply the electro‑surgical grounding pad
Assist with applying tourniquets and monitor before the procedure begins
Complete the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team
Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts before incision is closed
Anticipate additional supplies needed during the procedure
Keep accurate records throughout the procedure
Properly care for specimens
Secure dressings after incision closure
Help transport the patient to the post‑anesthesia care unit
Perform urinary catheterization, if required
Update and keep accurate records of the surgeon’s preferences
Cognizant of established safety regulations
Knowledgeable in techniques to prevent the spread of disease and awareness of potential contact with communicable diseases
Knowledge of emergency equipment and medications with the ability to react promptly and professionally
Maintain quality reporting, daily logs, staff meeting minutes, supply ordering, and staff call‑ins
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
role at
Pain Specialists of America
Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Pain Specialists of America
is a Texas‑based, multisite comprehensive pain management company. PSA is growing rapidly and requires highly competent, talented professionals to support the business and help achieve its strategic objectives.
Job Summary The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. They understand the procedures being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon, ensuring excellent and quality patient care during the operative procedure while maintaining a sterile field.
Location & Contact 701 E. FM 1626 Suite 300, Austin, TX 78748 Phone: (512) 953-8134
Detailed Responsibilities Pre‑operative Duties
Wear appropriate attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Gather, check and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
Perform the surgical scrub and wear appropriate gown and gloves
Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions required for the procedure
Perform initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator
Assist team members with gowning and gloving
Assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field
Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the time‑out procedure
Secure tubing, cords and other sterile accessories in accordance with processes and procedures
Intra‑operative Duties
Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for use during the procedure
Anticipate needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies during the procedure
Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the procedure
Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon
Sponges or suctions the operative site
Apply electrocautery to clamp on bleeders
Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon
Coordinate the camera or change out robotic arms and instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon
Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
Perform additional counts as necessary
Prepare sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices
Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate
Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
Assist other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room
Assist in prepping the operating room for the next patient
Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure excellent and quality patient care
Benefits offered if schedule averages 30 hours per week!
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with 4% match
Paid Time Off
Short & Long‑Term Disability
HSA with $720 annual match
FSA + Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance (company‑paid + voluntary options)
10 Paid Holidays for the Year 2025
Employee Assistance Programs
Requirements Education and Experience/Technical Skills
Graduate of an accredited school of training
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist OR evidence of employment as a Surgical Technologist before September 1, 2009
Evidence of current BLS certification
Two years of previous experience as a Surgical Technologist (Preferred)
Sterile Processing experience is Preferred
Other Position Requirements
Review patient’s chart, identify patient, verify surgery to be performed with consent forms, and bring the patient to the assigned operating room
Assist with transferring patient to the operating room table
Monitor the comfort of the patient and provide verbal and tactile reassurance
Assist in maintaining normothermia
Assist the anesthesia provider
Assist with positioning the patient using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury
Apply the electro‑surgical grounding pad
Assist with applying tourniquets and monitor before the procedure begins
Complete the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team
Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts before incision is closed
Anticipate additional supplies needed during the procedure
Keep accurate records throughout the procedure
Properly care for specimens
Secure dressings after incision closure
Help transport the patient to the post‑anesthesia care unit
Perform urinary catheterization, if required
Update and keep accurate records of the surgeon’s preferences
Cognizant of established safety regulations
Knowledgeable in techniques to prevent the spread of disease and awareness of potential contact with communicable diseases
Knowledge of emergency equipment and medications with the ability to react promptly and professionally
Maintain quality reporting, daily logs, staff meeting minutes, supply ordering, and staff call‑ins
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices
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