Certified Surgical Technologist | OR Support & Impact

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Surgical Technologist with a focus on aseptic technique and safe perioperative care. You will assist physicians during procedures, prepare the OR, and ensure instrument counts and sterile conditions throughout cases.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technology program/graduation or military equivalent, current BCLS, and certification. Prior OR experience is preferred and training is provided for growth within a supported team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports physicians with instruments during surgical procedures.
• Prepares the operating room and needed supplies and equipment for cases.
• Ensures proper counts of instruments and sterile field maintenance.
• Pulls supplies and instruments for procedures and maintains aseptic technique.
• Maintains knowledge of instruments and their applications for surgical/endo procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field, labels medications, and follows timeout protocols for patient safety.
• Assists the physician during procedures and supports the perioperative team.
• Participates in department process improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Technology program or military equivalent

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Surgical Technologist with a focus on aseptic technique and safe perioperative care. You will assist physicians during procedures, prepare the OR, and ensure instrument counts and sterile conditions throughout cases.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technology program/graduation or military equivalent, current BCLS, and certification. Prior OR experience is preferred and training is provided for growth within a supported team.