Orthopedic Surgical Technologist

Live Well Homecare; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Certified Orthopedic Surgical Technician to assist during surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile operating room and ensuring patient safety. You will prepare the OR, verify sterility, set up instruments, and aid with patient positioning.

Collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff, you will help maintain workflow and provide hands-on support throughout surgery, ensuring high standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Certification as a surgical technician.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical practices and instruments.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to sterility.
• Ability to position patients safely and accurately.
• Steady performance in a fast-paced, high-pressure surgical setting.
• Effective teamwork and communication with the surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic surgeons during procedures by preparing and maintaining a sterile operating environment.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to maintain workflow and patient safety throughout procedures.
• Maintain instruments as needed and provide hands-on support during surgery.

Skills

Surgical tech certification

Orthopedic knowledge

Sterility and detail

Patient positioning

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Certified Orthopedic Surgical Technician

Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgical procedures by preparing and maintaining a safe, sterile operating environment. Prepare the operating room, verify sterilization procedures, set up and manage surgical instruments and supplies, and assist with patient positioning to support proper surgical access.

Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to maintain workflow and uphold patient safety standards throughout procedures. Maintain instruments as needed and provide hands‑on support during surgery.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Certification as a surgical technician
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical practices and instruments
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to sterility
• Ability to position patients safely and accurately
• Steady performance in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure surgical setting
• Effective teamwork and communication with the surgical team