Operating Room Support Technician - Days

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann in Houston is seeking an Operating Room Support Tech to prepare patients and the environment for surgery. You will coordinate non‑clinical and ancillary services to support patient care, and maintain unit efficiency and quality across shifts.

The role involves inventory management, collaboration with Materials Management, and ensuring safe, compassionate care for patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced OR environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS/CPR required; CST preferred.
• 3+ years in a health care setting; OR experience preferred.
• Strong English, medical terminology, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing patients and the environment for surgery.
• Ensure required medical supplies and information are delivered on time; transfer patients as needed.
• Maintain inventory; update records and master filing system.
• Maintain inventory and select supplies per scheduled surgery.
• Collate inventory requirements and ensure accurate automated records.
• Collaborate with Materials Management to keep supplies available.
• Count discrepancies between received items and shipping documents; report damaged materials.
• Attach receiving documents and deliver to the appropriate department.
• Identify and resolve unit operational problems with supervision as needed.
• Coordinate non-clinical services and other support functions.
• Ensure storage areas are clean and compliant with policies.
• Sterilize instruments under RN or CST supervision.
• Retrieve malfunctioning equipment and ensure repairs are completed.
• Adhere to hospital policies and maintain service quality within budget.
• Support department goals and mentor junior staff.
• Demonstrate compassionate, patient-centered care in line with service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Lifting up to 50 lb

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operating Room Support Tech – Full‑time, Days, TMC

Job Summary

The position is responsible for preparing patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nursing team. The role also coordinates and maintains a variety of non‑clinical and ancillary services of the assigned department in support of patient care services to maintain overall unit efficiency and quality.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm (No weekends or holidays)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support/CPR required; CST preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years in a health care setting; Operating Room experience preferred
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; demonstrated initiative
• Strong organizational ability and clear verbal communication in face‑to‑face encounters and via telephone; ability to assimilate information verbally and in writing to compose written correspondence
  Strong command of English, working knowledge of medical terminology, and strong customer service skills
• Basic mathematical calculations; competency in assigned specialty area; working knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer software

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist with the physical preparation of patients and the environment according to patient needs
• Ensure required medical supplies, information, and products are delivered on time; transfer patients as necessary
• Accept deliverables of merchandise; update computerized inventory control system and maintain master filing system
• Maintain inventory, select supplies per scheduled surgery
• Monitor and distribute inventory requirements, ensuring automated records are accurate
• Collaborate with Materials Management to keep supplies adequate and available to other departments as needed
• Count and document differences between received items and shipping bill; report damaged materials
• Attach receiving documents to merchandise and deliver to appropriate department
• Identify and resolve unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager/coordinator
• Coordinate and maintain a variety of non‑clinical and ancillary services, including environmental services, maintenance, central supplies, and other support functions
• Ensure storage areas and bulk closets are clean and compliant with applicable policies and procedures
• Accurately sterilize instruments and supplies under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Surgical Technologist
• Retrieve malfunctioning equipment and ensure repairs are completed as needed
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
• Promote professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education requirements; support department goals and mentor less experienced staff
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for all community members by providing compassionate, personalized experiences and modeling Memorial Hermann’s service standards
• Perform other duties as assigned