OR Surgical Tech: Precision Instrumentation & Team Support

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the team across diverse procedures. You will set up equipment, help the team, and maintain asepsis to support patient healing.

Ideal candidates show adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for complex surgical procedures, with relevant certifications and experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise as first scrub in diverse procedures.
• Understands supply costs and works with team to balance quality and cost.
• Knowledge of varied surgical instruments and equipment; ensures availability for each procedure.
• Communicates with Biomedical Services regarding repair/maintenance of equipment.
• Educates staff on care of instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room and instruments for procedures.
• Assist surgical team and maintain a sterile environment.
• Adapt quickly, collaborate with OR team, support patient recovery.

Skills

First scrub role

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist

Technologist in Surgery-Certified

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Tools

Biomedical Services coordination

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the team across diverse procedures. You will set up equipment, help the team, and maintain asepsis to support patient healing.

Ideal candidates show adaptability, strong teamwork, and enthusiasm for complex surgical procedures, with relevant certifications and experience in acute care settings.