OR Surgical Tech: Precision Instrumentation & Asepsis

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures.

You will set up equipment and instruments, maintain a sterile field, pass supplies to the surgeon, and support the team throughout each case. This role rewards adaptability and teamwork, with an emphasis on patient safety and efficient OR turnover.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required on hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent certification required.
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified required on hire.
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists required on hire.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse TX required on hire.
• Basic Life Support CPR required within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards
• Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument.
• Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Enthusiasm for surgery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist

Technologist in Surgery-Certified

Certified First Assistant - CST

Licensed Vocational Nurse TX

Basic Life Support CPR

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures.

You will set up equipment and instruments, maintain a sterile field, pass supplies to the surgeon, and support the team throughout each case. This role rewards adaptability and teamwork, with an emphasis on patient safety and efficient OR turnover.