LEAD CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH

Legent Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Paid time off and wellness programs

Career development and training

Job summary

Legent Health in Houston, TX, is seeking a Lead Certified Surgical Tech to support the surgical team under the supervision of a surgeon. You will help ensure a safe operating room, proper instrument function, and optimal conditions for invasive procedures.

This role requires at least two years of surgical technology experience, the ability to mentor others, strong communication with physicians and staff, and a calm, organized approach to fast-paced cases.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a surgical technologist or competency in two or more specialty areas.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to rapid changes.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and patient safety.
• Effective communication with physicians, staff and patients’ families.
• Knowledge of perioperative patient care concepts.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with surgeons, OR leads and managers on daily operations.
• Coordinate staff development plans with unit educators.
• Liaise with team leads, sales reps and materials management for equipment.
• Contact vendors for supplies and instrument needs.
• Coordinate with Sterile Processing to ensure instrument accuracy.
• Assist with schedule coordination and daily duties with charge RN.
• Ensure preference cards are correct and case postings are accurate.
• Mentor and teach new surgical technologists and rotating RNs.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Team leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

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LEAD CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH

Full Time Houstn, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2049

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Lead Surgical Technologists is an allied health professional, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. The Lead Surgical Tech work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. This Lead Surgical Tech shall possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with surgeons, OR Team Leads and Clinical Managers on day-to-day operations.
• Coordinates/collaborates with department educator to develop staff development plans for unit.
• Coordinate with service specific team lead, sales representatives and OR materials management for specialty equipment, implants, instruments, and supplies.
• Coordinates with materials to contact vendors regarding supplies, instrumentation, and needs of cases.
• Coordinates with Sterile Processing Department to ensure accuracy of instruments, appropriate instrumentation allocation, and priority processing of instruments needed for procedures.
• Works with charge RN for schedule coordination, staffing assignments, daily duties, and rotations.
• Ensuring that all preference cards are correct and up to date.
• Verify accuracy of case postings.
• Verify cases have been pulled and accuracy of case pulls.
• Verify equipment needs for cases.
• Verify room setup.
• Mentor and teach new surgical technologists to the Operating Room and RNs rotating through a specialty (within the scrub role.
• Acts as a resource for staff daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist and/or has demonstrated competency in two (2) or more specialty areas.
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, and dependability; must be able to work under stress and pressure due to rapid changes in work conditions.
• Has the ability to remain calm, even under the most stressful of situations.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
• Must be detailed-oriented; accuracy is imperative.
• Ability to meet deadline; customer focused.
• Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, Medical Center staff and/or patients and their families.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts.
• Good organization and coordination skills.
• Ability to process and follow-up on rush items.
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.