Certified Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital in Houston is seeking a PRN Certified Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team. The role involves scrubbing for procedures, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and supporting the operating room staff to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care.

You will assist in orthopedics, general, plastics, and neurosurgery, maintain aseptic technique, track supplies, and participate in ongoing quality improvement activities within a collaborative hospital

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification in surgical technology required.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in a hospital.
• Experience assisting in different types of surgeries (e.g., orthopedics, general, plastics, neurosurgery, etc.).
• Experience working in high-pressure situations and responding to surgical complications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized and available.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures, maintaining strict aseptic techniques at all times.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, instruments, and other supplies throughout the procedure.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and sterilization of instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping under the direction of the surgical team.
• Monitor and maintain a sterile field, taking immediate corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
• Dispose of sharps and other biohazard materials according to safety and infection control protocols.
• Support inventory control by restocking supplies and reporting shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and continuing education to support departmental goals.
• Uphold the center’s philosophy, objectives, and compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Job ID 92947 Date posted 07/29/2026

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital is hiring a PRN Certified Surgical Technologist!

Welcome to TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, a leading surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and a service-oriented environment, is seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team. As a certified surgical technologist, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth office operations.

Certified Surgical Technologist at TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital

The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities Include

• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized and available.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures, maintaining strict aseptic techniques at all times.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, instruments, and other supplies throughout the procedure.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and sterilization of instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping under the direction of the surgical team.
• Monitor and maintain a sterile field, taking immediate corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
• Dispose of sharps and other biohazard materials according to safety and infection control protocols.
• Support inventory control by restocking supplies and reporting shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and continuing education to support departmental goals.
• Uphold the center’s philosophy, objectives, and compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Certification in surgical technology required
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in a hospital
• Experience assisting in different types of surgeries (e.g., orthopedics, general, plastics, neurosurgery, etc.)
• Experience working in high-pressure situations and responding to surgical complications

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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