Senior Surgical Technologist & OR Preceptor

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Surgical Technologist to provide expert operating room support, mentor junior staff, and ensure safe, efficient procedures across multiple surgical specialties. The role works independently, demonstrates sound judgment, and partners with physicians and nurses to maintain high patient care standards.

Responsibilities include training other technologists, aiding in instrument management, and upholding department safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient and anticipate instrumentation needs.
• Assist surgeon and nursing staff during procedures across multiple specialties.
• Provide mentorship and training for other surgical technologists and orient new staff.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Instruments knowledge

Autoclave/decontamination

Precepting/teaching

EPIC familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Tools

Surgical instrument sets

Procedure software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Surgical Technologist to provide expert operating room support, mentor junior staff, and ensure safe, efficient procedures across multiple surgical specialties. The role works independently, demonstrates sound judgment, and partners with physicians and nurses to maintain high patient care standards.

Responsibilities include training other technologists, aiding in instrument management, and upholding department safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives