Senior Surgical Tech – OR Specialist & Instrumentation

Americanmercyhomecare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Surgical Technologist to join its operating room team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, and assist the surgical team to support a wide range of procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.

You will adapt quickly, collaborate with the OR team, and contribute to patient healing. Candidates should have CST or TS-C credentials and 3+ years of acute care OR experience; high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C).
• BLS CPR certification (within hire requirements).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert scrub role and assist in preparing OR for complex procedures.
• Manage and troubleshoot surgical instruments and communicate with Biomedical Services.
• Monitor supply costs while maintaining quality of care.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique during procedures.
• Assist with patient transfer, positioning, incision prep, and dressing after surgery.
• Coordinate in-services and help develop departmental processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Surgical Technologist to join its operating room team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, and assist the surgical team to support a wide range of procedures while maintaining a sterile environment.

You will adapt quickly, collaborate with the OR team, and contribute to patient healing. Candidates should have CST or TS-C credentials and 3+ years of acute care OR experience; high school diploma or GED required.