<p>Mission Trail Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support direct and indirect technical care across surgical and obstetric procedures spanning the full age continuum. This is a hands-on scrub role within a large, faith-based health system with more than 120 years of community presence, six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a dedicated School of Health Professions. Candidates who are new graduates are welcome — no prior experience is required to be considered.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides direct and indirect scrub-role technical support for invasive surgical and obstetric procedures across the full patient age spectrum</li> <li>Operates within established surgical practices, standards, and Baptist Health System policies and procedures</li> <li>Supports a system that includes six full-service acute care hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, and a comprehensive cancer care network</li> <li>Access to imaging centers, ambulatory services, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and a broad physician network across the Baptist Health System</li> <li>More than 120 years of community-rooted, faith-inspired care delivery in the San Antonio region</li> <li>Competency-based onboarding with established introductory period benchmarks</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from a DOE- or CHEA-accredited surgical technology program required</li> <li>Active certification as a CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or as a TS-C (Technician in Surgery–Certified) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)</li> <li>Active Healthcare Provider BLS certification on hire (ARC or AHA accepted); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>No prior experience required; one year of experience as a Surgical or OB Technologist in an acute care or ambulatory setting is preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is one of the largest and most culturally vibrant cities in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, a warm climate, and a rich blend of history, cuisine, and outdoor recreation. The city is home to the iconic River Walk, world-class theme parks, the Pearl District, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and weekend escapes. Strong public and private school options, a robust job market, and no state income tax make San Antonio a compelling destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>