Surgical & Sterile Processing Tech (Day Shift, On-Call)

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX is seeking a Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room and sterile processing workflow. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, assisting in procedures, and ensuring timely instrument processing and sterilization.

The position emphasizes OR readiness, on-call availability within 30 minutes, and collaboration with nursing staff and physicians to deliver safe patient care in a busy surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technical Program or Surgical Technician / Sterile Processing preferred.
• Licensure, registry, or certification as an Operating Room Technician preferred.
• Nursing license preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist in patient preparation, draping, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Handle surgical instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, and dressings during procedures.
• Support physicians during endoscopies and other procedures.
• Assist in lifting, transporting, and positioning patients.
• Transport patients to and from surgical areas.
• Assist in specimen preparation and delivery.
• Perform terminal cleaning of OR suites when needed.
• Remain on-call and within 30 minutes of the hospital for emergency surgeries.

Education

Accredited OR operating room tech program or surgical technician/sterile processing program

Operating Room Technician licensure/certification

Nursing license preferred

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX is seeking a Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Technician to support the operating room and sterile processing workflow. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, assisting in procedures, and ensuring timely instrument processing and sterilization.

The position emphasizes OR readiness, on-call availability within 30 minutes, and collaboration with nursing staff and physicians to deliver safe patient care in a busy surgical environment.