Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Scrub TechAustin 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 ForAt 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.