Senior Surgical Technologist - OR Mentor & Innovator

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to perform delegated tasks in the operating room, ensuring safe and efficient support functions. This role mentors junior technologists and provides training and orientation, while handling non-nursing duties and helping maintain department operations.

The incumbent collaborates with licensed staff, demonstrates clinical expertise in multiple surgical services, and upholds Houston Methodist values through patient-centered care and continuous

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency
• Two years as a Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide Surgical Technologist positions.
• Provide training and orientation for others.
• Perform assigned non-nursing functions and support operating room operations.

Skills

Clinical competencies

English proficiency

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Independent judgment

EPIC knowledge

Procedural software

Instruments knowledge

Autoclave use

Surgical specialty expertise

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency

Tools

NBSTSA/NCCT/NCCSA certification or grandfather clause

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to perform delegated tasks in the operating room, ensuring safe and efficient support functions. This role mentors junior technologists and provides training and orientation, while handling non-nursing duties and helping maintain department operations.

The incumbent collaborates with licensed staff, demonstrates clinical expertise in multiple surgical services, and upholds Houston Methodist values through patient-centered care and continuous