Surgical Tech Opportunity - will train to become CST!

Overview

Join one of the region's premier cosmetic plastic surgery practices.

Fechner MD Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa is seeking a Surgical Technician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-quality surgical environment. No prior surgical tech experience or CST certification needed - will train! We will also cover the cost of your CST certification.

Our accredited, office-based operating room specializes exclusively in cosmetic plastic surgery. We are looking for a team member who takes pride in precision, professionalism, and providing an outstanding surgical experience for every patient.

Responsibilities

The Operating Room Surgical Tech is an integral member of the surgical team, assisting the surgeon throughout cosmetic surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting efficient operating room workflow.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit team where quality, attention to detail, and patient experience are the highest priorities.

• Prepare the operating room for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Establish and maintain sterile fields throughout surgery.
• Scrub and assist the surgeon during cosmetic surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently pass instruments and supplies.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts according to policy.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist with patient positioning while maintaining safety and dignity.
• Support anesthesia and circulating staff as needed.
• Monitor and maintain operating room sterility and infection prevention standards.
• Turn over operating rooms efficiently between cases.
• Assist with sterilization and instrument processing.
• Maintain accurate surgical documentation as appropriate.
• Participate in inventory management and supply organization.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure an exceptional patient experience from arrival through recovery.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and maintain accreditation standards

Qualifications

Required

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• BLS/ ACLS Certification

Preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Previous operating room experience required.
• Strong understanding of sterile technique and surgical asepsis.
• Experience scrubbing surgical procedures.
• Plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery experience.
• Ambulatory surgery center or office-based surgery experience.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is

• A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Dependable and accountable.
• Calm under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with high personal standards.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Proud of producing outstanding surgical outcomes through preparation, efficiency, and teamwork.

Why Join Fechner MD?

• Work alongside a highly respected plastic surgeon in an established cosmetic practice.
• State-of-the-art accredited operating facility.
• Predictable daytime schedule with
• No nights, weekends or overnight hospital shifts.
• Competitive compensation is based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Positive, professional team culture.
• Opportunity to grow within a premier cosmetic surgery practice.

If you are passionate about surgical excellence and enjoy working with a team that values quality, compassion, and professionalism, we'd love to meet you.

The salary for this role will range from USD $25.00 to 65.14 per hour based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to years of experience, location, relevant skills, training, education, etc. Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. APDerm supports your life's needs through an extensive offering comprehensive, competitive and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

APDerm is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or APDerm policy.

Please email humanresources@apderm.com if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.