Surgical Technician Certified- Premier Surgical Center
Company: JOSE BARRERA MD
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Premier Surgical Center
at Shavano Park (ASC) is a multi-specialty facility providing
advanced outpatient surgical care. Our mission is to deliver
high-quality healthcare services across various medical specialties
in a patient-centered and efficient manner. With a team of skilled
professionals, we strive for excellence in clinical and operational
performance. Accountabilities/Responsibilities · Functions as a
certified scrub technician in the operating room/procedure room
under the direction of the Registered Nurse. · Assists with gowning
and gloving other members of the surgical team. · Assists with the
preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures. ·
Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients. ·
Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of
sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment. · Knows and
practices the principles and procedures of sterile technique. ·
Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and
procedures. · Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the
patients of prep solution and applies dressing as needed. · Cleans
and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns
it to the proper area for storage or processing. · Participate in
sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating nurse. ·
Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level
disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors.
· Demonstrates ability to understand use, function, interpretation,
documentation, and record-keeping of chemical and biological
indicators related to instrument and equipment high-level
disinfection and sterilization processes. · Demonstrates
understanding of operating room/procedure room technical equipment
according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy and procedures. ·
Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies. ·
Updates knowledge in surgical techniques and related nursing care.
· Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares room supplies
and equipment. Qualifications · Graduate of a recognized and
accredited Certified Surgical Technologist Program. · Current BLS
certification. · Minimum 2 years previous experience in either a
hospital or ambulatory surgical center setting required. Strong
Orthopedic background preferred. · Excellent knowledge of aseptic
and sterile technique. · Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of
standing and walking. · Ability to perform lifting and transporting
of patients; and lifting of instrument trays and equipment weighing
up to 50 pounds. · Ability to work with minimal supervision and to
organize work in order of importance. · Ability to work effectively
in stressful situations and in a variety of peri-operative
environments. EEO Statement We value Diversity, Inclusion, and
Belonging at Premier Surgical Center at Shavano Park. Premier
Surgical Center at Shavano Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic
information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Premier
Surgical Center at Shavano Park is a drug - free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning
employment.
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