Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Scrub Tech

Austin Cosmetic Surgery | Austin, Texas
Position: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Specialty: Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery
Schedule: Full-Time
Experience: 3–5+ years preferred


Join the Austin Cosmetic Surgery Team


Austin Cosmetic Surgery is seeking an experienced, highly organized Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our private cosmetic surgery team in Austin, Texas.


This position is ideal for an experienced scrub tech who takes pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean, efficient, organized, and surgery-ready operating room. We are looking for someone who is technically excellent, proactive, dependable, and capable of anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.


Our practice performs a comprehensive range of elective cosmetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, body contouring, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and advanced aesthetic procedures.


Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist during cosmetic surgical procedures
• Prepare the OR, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field for each case
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain efficient intraoperative flow
• Maintain strict sterile technique and infection-control standards
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, draping, and room turnover
• Perform surgical counts according to established protocols
• Clean, decontaminate, package, sterilize, and properly store surgical instrumentation
• Maintain sterilization records and required OR documentation
• Monitor surgical inventory and proactively communicate supply needs
• Assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Ensure surgical equipment is properly maintained and functioning before procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and consistently surgery-ready operating environment
• Work collaboratively with our surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and clinical team
• Support additional OR and clinical responsibilities as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
• 3–5+ years of surgical scrub experience preferred
• Cosmetic or plastic surgery experience strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile technique
• Experience with instrument processing and sterilization
• Strong understanding of OR safety and infection-control standards
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and remain composed during complex procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and accountable
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
  
  

Who We're Looking For


At Austin Cosmetic Surgery, we value team members who take ownership of their role. The ideal candidate doesn't wait to be told what needs attention—you see it, address it, and keep the OR operating at an exceptional standard.


You understand that surgical excellence begins long before the first incision. Preparation, organization, sterile technique, communication, and attention to detail all directly contribute to patient safety and excellent surgical outcomes.


Previous experience scrubbing facial surgery, breast procedures, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and body-contouring procedures is highly valued.


Why Austin Cosmetic Surgery?


You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced, collaborative surgical team in a specialized private cosmetic surgery environment where patient safety, surgical excellence, exceptional outcomes, and the patient experience are at the center of everything we do.


We're looking for someone who wants to become an integral part of our team—not simply fill a position.


To Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing your surgical experience, current CST certification, and any previous cosmetic or plastic surgery experience.