Senior Surgical Tech: OR Prep, Instrument Mastery & Safety

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 144,932,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, and supporting patient safety throughout the operation. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of acute care experience, graduation from a surgical technology program, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at hire or
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program at hire or
• Associates degree in Surgical Technology at hire or
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, continuous experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital setting
• Certified Surgical Technologist at hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified at hire or
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) within 14 days

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and surgical team for procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments; assist surgical team.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Transfer and position patients; prep incision sites; apply dressings post-operation.
• Coordinate equipment in-services and departmental processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Scrub role

Sterile technique

Team player

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program graduate

Associates degree in Surgical Technology

CPR certification (BLS)

Job description

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

The role requires maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, and supporting patient safety throughout the operation. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of acute care experience, graduation from a surgical technology program, and CPR certification.