Lead Surgical Tech & Clinical Mentor

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to serve as a clinical resource and expert for Surgical Technology staff. The role focuses on safe patient care, staff development, and competency validation.

The incumbent will lead training, orientation, and ongoing skill development for the Surgical Tech team. Key responsibilities include ensuring sterile technique, protocol adherence, and effective communication with surgeons, nurses, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or military training equivalency.
• Experience requirements and licensure prerequisites as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Role models to team members effective communication skills.
• Independently and expertly executes duties as preceptor and clinical resource.
• Leads and initiates problem resolution within the unit.
• Participates in selection, training, and evaluation of Surgical Tech team.
• Supports management to implement protocols and improve staff performance.

Skills

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Customer communication

Problem solving

Sterile technique

Autoclave knowledge

Clinical resource

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist program

Military training equivalency

Tools

CST/CSA/NCCT TS-C

BLS (Instructor)

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to serve as a clinical resource and expert for Surgical Technology staff. The role focuses on safe patient care, staff development, and competency validation.

The incumbent will lead training, orientation, and ongoing skill development for the Surgical Tech team. Key responsibilities include ensuring sterile technique, protocol adherence, and effective communication with surgeons, nurses, and staff.