Senior Surgical Technologist: OR Lead & Mentor (Day Shift)

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Sr Surgical Technologist for a full-time day shift (three 12-hour shifts per week, 6:00am–6:30pm) with rotating weekdays and on-call. The role requires independent judgment, OR support, and mentoring of other technologists, including onboarding and guidance on procedures, while maintaining patient-centered care in a high-volume surgical setting.

The position emphasizes proficiency with EPIC, instrument management, and sterilization, with responsibilities across

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient.
• Anticipate instrumentation needs for procedures and assist the surgeon.
• Assist circulating RN with counts and update surgeon preference cards.
• Preceptor to train and orient new surgical technologists.

Skills

Skills assessment

English communication

Medical terminology

Independence and judgment

EPIC knowledge

Instruments & sterilization

Autoclave/decontamination

Clinical specialty resource

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACLS/Surgical Tech program or military training equivalency

Tools

EPIC database

Surgical instrument sets

Procedure software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Sr Surgical Technologist for a full-time day shift (three 12-hour shifts per week, 6:00am–6:30pm) with rotating weekdays and on-call. The role requires independent judgment, OR support, and mentoring of other technologists, including onboarding and guidance on procedures, while maintaining patient-centered care in a high-volume surgical setting.

The position emphasizes proficiency with EPIC, instrument management, and sterilization, with responsibilities across