<p>Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist to join its perioperative team in a days-shift role with sign-on bonus eligibility. This is a hands-on scrub position supporting a broad range of surgical procedures at a community hospital with deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley — a facility that has served the region since the early 1920s. Candidates who hold CST certification and are ready to contribute from day one will find a structured, team-oriented OR environment with strong institutional support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule</li> <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>CME and career development support through continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program 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>Full-time days position with assigned on-call rotation based on unit need</li> <li>Scrub role covering a range of surgical procedures across assigned OR cases</li> <li>Responsibilities include aseptic technique, sterile field setup, instrument and equipment preparation, and intraoperative instrument passing</li> <li>Case pulling, case breakdown, and OR setup for current and next-day schedules are core daily functions</li> <li>Part of a mission-driven health system with over a century of continuous community service in the Rio Grande Valley</li> <li>Collaborative perioperative team environment with emphasis on quality, patient-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program (required)</li> <li>Associate degree in surgical technology (preferred)</li> <li>Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential (required)</li> <li>American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification (required)</li> <li>Minimum one year of surgical technology experience (preferred)</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in aseptic technique and sterile field management across a variety of surgical specialties</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Brownsville sits at the southernmost tip of Texas along the U.S.–Mexico border, offering a warm climate year-round, a low cost of living, and a richly bicultural community rooted in deep regional heritage. The city borders Matamoros, Mexico, and sits within easy reach of South Padre Island — one of Texas's premier Gulf Coast beach destinations — making it an appealing base for outdoor recreation and waterfront living. Brownsville is served by its own international airport and is the economic and cultural hub of the Rio Grande Valley, a fast-growing metro area with affordable housing and a strong sense of community.</p>