OR Surgical Tech Lead — Lead, Collaborate, Excel

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to lead in the operating room, ensuring sterile technique and safe, advanced surgical care. You will guide a skilled team and collaborate with surgeons to support high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes preparation, instrument knowledge, and adherence to safety protocols, while contributing to department improvement and professional development within a renowned Houston hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role is required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• 2 or more years of Surgical Technologist experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by pulling the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Understands and recognizes the different surgical instruments and their applications.
• Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to prepare and assist in surgical/endo procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field by positioning sharps, labeling medications on sterile field, understanding devices that generate heat, and participating in a timeout to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in setting up for a surgical/endo procedure and counts supplies/instruments to prevent leaving foreign objects in the patient.
• Understands principles to competently assist a physician during a procedure and has adequate knowledge of the procedure.
• Differentiates sutures and their applications.
• Follows through to address or correct problems.
• Exhibits teamwork in perioperative patient care and participates in department process improvement.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

BCLS certification

Surgical Technology certification

Education

Surgical Technology program or military equivalent

Certification in Surgical Technology

BCLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to lead in the operating room, ensuring sterile technique and safe, advanced surgical care. You will guide a skilled team and collaborate with surgeons to support high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes preparation, instrument knowledge, and adherence to safety protocols, while contributing to department improvement and professional development within a renowned Houston hospital.