Senior Surgical Technologist - OR Leader & Mentor

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to support complex procedures in a fast-paced operating room. You will maintain sterile fields, prepare and manage instruments, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon to ensure patient safety and efficient perioperative care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia to support coordinated care, assist with pre- and post-operative workflow, and mentor junior staff while contributing to high-acuity care and quality

Qualifications

• Strong sterile technique and OR readiness.
• Advanced knowledge of surgical instruments, setup, and instrument management.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to anticipate needs and function efficiently under pressure.
• Leadership mindset to mentor others and support quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields to support patient safety.
• Select, set up, and manage surgical instruments and supplies; anticipate surgeon needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia to support coordinated perioperative care.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative workflow activities.
• Mentor and support junior surgical staff.
• Contribute to high-acuity care, continuous quality improvement, and professional development.

Skills

Sterile technique

OR readiness

Instrument management

Teamwork & communication

Mentoring leadership

Job description

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to support complex procedures in a fast-paced operating room. You will maintain sterile fields, prepare and manage instruments, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon to ensure patient safety and efficient perioperative care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia to support coordinated care, assist with pre- and post-operative workflow, and mentor junior staff while contributing to high-acuity care and quality