CVOR Surgical Technician

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, and assist during procedures while maintaining sterility and patient safety.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of acute care experience, CST or equivalent certification, and CPR/BLS readiness. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, upon hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, continuous experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent certification.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 14 days.
• High School Diploma or GED upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and surgical team for procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment.
• Collaborate with the OR team and adapt quickly.
• Educate staff on instrumentation and equipment.
• Communicate with Biomedical Services on equipment status.

Skills

First scrub expertise

Cost awareness

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Equipment maintenance communication

Staff education

Education

High school diploma

GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist

Technologist in Surgery-Certified

Certified First Assistant

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role
• Understands supply costs and independently Works with team to assure that quality of care is maintained while cost containment is considered
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of the varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure
• Assists in communication with Biomedical Services on the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance
• Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, upon hire and
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, continuous experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital setting, directly supporting a broad range of surgical specialties, upon hire and
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire or
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists, upon hire or
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Preferred

• Associates Other Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology, upon hire and
• Experience in high-acuity or specialized surgical areas (e.g., neurosurgery, cardiovascular, orthopedics, robotics), upon hire

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$34.00 - $50.58 /hour