Senior Surgical Technologist - Perioperative OR Specialist

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for Elective Services at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. The role is full-time with three 12-hour shifts (10:30am–11pm) and requires call coverage.

A CST and BLS certification are required, with 5+ years of surgical tech experience preferred in General, GYN, Urology, and related areas. The position supports perioperative patient care as a scrub assistant under RN direction, performing duties to ensure efficient case flow and aseptic

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support; NBSTSA or NCCT certification.
• Experience levels: New Grad <1 year; Surg Tech I 1 year; Surg Tech II 2–4 years; Surg Tech III 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; performs independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Supports readiness and flow of cases to facilitate unit function.
• Verifies supplies/instruments/equipment prior to procedures; applies asepsis principles for optimal patient care in the OR.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specs.

Skills

Perioperative care

First scrub

Asepsis principles

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist Program graduate

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for Elective Services at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. The role is full-time with three 12-hour shifts (10:30am–11pm) and requires call coverage.

A CST and BLS certification are required, with 5+ years of surgical tech experience preferred in General, GYN, Urology, and related areas. The position supports perioperative patient care as a scrub assistant under RN direction, performing duties to ensure efficient case flow and aseptic