Certified Surgical Technologist - $26-45 per hour

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

403b retirement plan

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

School loan reimbursement

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Main OR on weekends. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts, and requires CST and BLS certification.

You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, and support perioperative teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience in OR and ortho is preferred, with growth opportunities across Memorial Hermann's operating rooms.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Licenses/Certifications: NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: New Grad <1 year; Surg Tech I = 1 year; Surg Tech II = 2–4 years; Surg Tech III = 5+ years.
• BLS required; CST and Basic Life Support current certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert perioperative patient care as a scrub assistant under the surgeon.
• Maintains aseptic technique and equipment readiness for procedures.
• Works with the OR team to support safe, efficient patient care.
• Mentors and supports less experienced staff as needed.

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - $26-45 per hour

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary Certified Surgical Technologist, Main OR, Weekend Days

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary Certified Surgical Technologist, Main OR, Weekend Days

• Full time; 7am-7pm (Saturday-Monday)
• CST and BLS required (American Heart Association)
• 1+ year of Main OR and 3+ years of Ortho experience preferred
• This position is located at Memorial Hermann Cypress.

Position is responsible for providing expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Position must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• New Grad <1 year
• Surg Tech I =1 year
• Surg Tech II = 2-4 years
• Surg Tech III = 5+ years

Principal Accountabilities

• Supports goals of unit and facilitates unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques and practice of patient care techniques for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations; performs duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff; provides orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100175283. Posted job title: certified surgical technologist, weekend days

About Memorial Hermann Health System

Company Overview:

Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.

*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.

Our Mission

Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.

Our Vision

To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.

Our Values

Community: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.

Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.

Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.

Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• 403b retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• School loan reimbursement