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Surgical Technician (PRN), Ambulatory Surgery Center

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Austin, TXPer DiemSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Surgical Technician supports procedures in an ambulatory surgery center by preparing the operating room, assisting the surgical team during procedures, and providing patient care. The role also involves maintaining sterility and infection control, sterilizing instruments, and documenting procedures and concerns for the Operating Room Supervisor.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Room PreparationSurgical InstrumentationSurgical Equipment VerificationIntraoperative AssistanceSterile Field MaintenancePatient PositioningVital Signs MonitoringPostoperative CareInfection ControlInstrument SterilizationProcedure Documentation

Full job description

Prepare Operating Room Set up surgical instruments and equipment.Ensure the operating room is sterile and ready for procedures.Verify the functionality of surgical equipment.Assist During Surgical Procedures Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgery.Provide Direct Patient Care Assist with patient positioning and draping.Monitor patients' vital signs during surgery.Provide post-operative care as needed.Maintain Sterility and Infection Control Follow strict infection control protocols.Sterilize instruments and equipment after use.Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Document and Report Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures.Report any issues or concerns to the Operating Room Supervisor.Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.

How this job compares

Set against the 819 open Surgical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$34–40/hr29 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 74 open Surgical Technician jobs in Texas and 819 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Surgical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (451 postings).
Education
4 of the 819 open Surgical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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