OR Surgical Technologist — Safe, Efficient, Team-Focused

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operations before, during, and after surgical interventions. You will assist in procedures, ensure operating room safety, verify equipment function, and maximize patient safety throughout the operative process.

The role includes maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, preparing the suite for next cases, and training new staff. It requires completion of a surgical technologist program and appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment.
• Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
• Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service.
• Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.
• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists with postoperative dressings.
• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.

Skills

Surgical consent

Sterile technique

Education

Completion of Surgical Technologist Program

Current certification as Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support

Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps/Coast Guard training in surgical tech

Public Health Service training in surgical technology

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operations before, during, and after surgical interventions. You will assist in procedures, ensure operating room safety, verify equipment function, and maximize patient safety throughout the operative process.

The role includes maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, preparing the suite for next cases, and training new staff. It requires completion of a surgical technologist program and appropriate certifications.