CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH
Company: PSN Services LLC
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About Legent Health At Legent
Health , our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide
first-class health care that puts YOU first.” Our vision reflects
our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician
partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality
healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.” Our
values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to
our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we
serve. These values are central to everything we do: Respect: We
honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by
delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless
healthcare experience. Service: We are committed to highly
personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians
who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all. Leadership: We
strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear
communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our
employees and partners. Joining Legent Health means being part of a
team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future
focused on compassionate, quality care. About the Role The
Certified Surgical Technologists is an allied health professional,
who is an integral part of the team of medical practitioners
providing surgical care to patients. The Certified Surgical
Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate
the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures,
ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that
equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is
conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. The
Certified Surgical Technologist shall possess expertise in the
theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine
the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and
implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's
performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Certified Surgical
Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment
necessary during the surgical procedure. Understands the procedure
being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Knowledge
and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative.
procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile
field. Duties are as follows: STERILE PROCESSING DUTIES:
Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, and
equipment, and assembles, wraps, and sterilizes trays of
instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in
decontamination and sterilization areas. Monitors biological and
chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for
decontamination of instruments and medical equipment. Sort
mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and
makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely
manner. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits
requisitions, collects, and distributes instruments, trays, crash
carts, and facility medical equipment. Performs environmental
maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in
sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage
areas. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for
equipment maintenance, repair, or replacement, and removes
defective equipment. Maintains a clean work area. Assists with
maintaining established departmental policies and procedures,
objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and
infection control standards. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST DUTIES: Checks
supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Sets up
sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and
medications/solutions needed for procedure. Performs appropriate
counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision
is closed. Helps in draping sterile field. Passes instruments,
etc., to surgeon during procedure. Maintains highest standard of
sterile technique during procedure. Prepares sterile dressings.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists
other members of team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in
prepping room for the next patient. All other duties as assigned.
ROBOTIC DUTIES: Able to answer both clinical and technical
questions about the da Vinci surgical system Tasked with plan for
sustainable growth of the robotics program Serves as main point of
contact Enables surgeon access and facilitates best in class case
support experience Targets and supports new surgeons interested in
surgical procedures using the da Vinci system Coordinates and
attends regularly scheduled robotic Steering Committees and
provides operations updates on the progression of the program Works
to configure the operation room ® in a way that is efficient for
the use of a da Vinci surgical system Works with materials
management to order da Vinci surgical instruments and accessories
as needed Maintains lean par levels of all da Vinci surgical
instruments and accessories that should be in stock Creates a
metric tracking system for robotic cases to set benchmarks and
evaluates progress towards the goals in reduction of non-operative
time and more efficient OR workflow Based off usage metrics based
on instrument utilization data, determines where it makes sense to
create trays and where instruments should be peeled back Works with
surgeons and nursing staff to lean out preference cards and
determine which standing orders are needed for all robotic assisted
procedures Works with the OR manager or charge nurse to ensure
operating rooms, designated for robotic-assisted surgical cases,
are properly staffed Works with the nursing staff to ensure robotic
rooms have all ancillary supplies needed for robotic surgeries
performed with a da Vinci surgical system Establishes a training
pathway for all new hires or those that will be working in the OR
designated for robotic-assisted surgical procedures, including
assigning online modules, providing an in-service on the da Vinci
surgical system, and observing cases Establishes clinical
competencies for all staff involved in robotic-assisted surgical
procedures and explains guidelines for annual testing to ensure
those competencies are met Educates the OR staff on updates or new
products used within robotic-assisted surgical procedures
Troubleshoots any issues with the da Vinci surgical system during
surgical procedures Initiates RMA process for damaged instruments
and scopes Assists as scrub nurse or First Assist at patient side
during robotic-assisted surgical procedures if applicable
Responsible for maintaining, updating, and collecting the daily
wrap-up sheet Responsible for storing other da Vinci surgical
system documentation in a centralized location or dedicated binder
such as a Communication Binder. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS: 3 Years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
Preferred, or equivalent Military training. Two (2) years of
experience as a surgical technologist and/or has demonstrated
competency in two (2) or more specialty areas. Demonstrates
knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts.
Certified Surgical Technologist Required. Why Join Legent Health?
Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are
empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally
within a supportive, values-driven culture. We Offer: Competitive
salary and performance incentives Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and wellness programs Career development and training
opportunities Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Legent
Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally
protected characteristic. I-9 and E-Verify Compliance: Employment
eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide
valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work
in the United States, as required by federal law.
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