Surgical Technician - Labor and Delivery, PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $25.30–$38.70 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Texas post a median of $37.13 an hour, the middle half $32.71–$38.50, across 45 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Texas earn a median of $31.35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Workplace injuries
Covenant Medical Center Hr in Lubbock reported 102 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,450,087 hours worked: 3.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 3.8 per 100 full-time workers. 3 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Texas requires of a surgical technologist
Surgical technologist certification (NBSTSA or NCCT), from the Texas Department of State Health Services (Health and Safety Code chapter 259).
- Completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds certification from NBSTSA, NCCT or another certifier the department approves. A new graduate may work 180 days before certifying. Military training, federal service and employment before 1 Sep 2009 are also covered.
- Staying active: Continuing education hours as the certifying organization requires.
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 21.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.38x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.2% · Stating an hourly rate 38.5%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 9 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs
About the job
As a member of the surgical team, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, maintains the operating room sterile field; passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Insures that proper aseptic technique is utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Assists the registered nurse with circulating duties.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Armed Services Surgical Technology program.
- National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire, Or
- National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing upon hire
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits .
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act .
From Providence's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Providence
Providence is a not-for-profit Catholic health system with 51 (source: Providence, About Us) hospitals, 1,002 (source: Providence, About Us) clinics and 119,000 (source: Providence, About Us) caregivers in Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Source: Providence, About Us
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