CVOR Surgical Technologist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking CVOR Surgical Technologists to provide essential support for perioperative patient care across its Greater Houston facilities. The ideal candidates will function as scrub assistants, engaging in various surgical and invasive procedures under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

This role involves ensuring accurate supplies and equipment, along with promoting safe and compassionate patient care. Graduates from Surgical Technologist Programs are encouraged to apply, and those with various experience levels will be considered.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome, with roles for varying experience levels from entry to advanced.
• Expertise in patient care for elective and emergency cases required.
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support unit goals and act as a resource specialist for assigned OR area.
• Ensure safe patient care by managing time, supplies, and practices accurately.
• Promote professional growth through education and mentoring.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Surgical techniques

Patient care

Budgeting

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Basic Life Support certification

Certified Surgical Technologist certification

Job description

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann seeks CVOR Surgical Technologists to support perioperative patient care in Greater Houston. The role functions as a scrub assistant for physicians performing operative and/or invasive procedures, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports unit goals, acting as a resource specialist for assigned OR area/specialty service.
• Demonstrates expertise in aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques, and patient care for elective and emergency cases.
• Verifies supplies, instruments, and equipment availability and applies asepsis principles per surgeon’s preference cards.
• Ensures safe patient care by adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, including budgeting, time management, supply management, and practice accuracy.
• Promotes professional growth through mandatory/continuing education, competency, and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Models compassionate, personalized care aligned with Memorial Hermann service standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• 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:
  • New Graduate: < 1 year.
  • Surg Tech I: 1 year.
  • Surg Tech II: 2‑4 years.
  • Surg Tech III: 5+ years.

Locations

• Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
• Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
• Memorial Hermann Northeast
• Memorial Hermann The Woodlands