Surgical Tech II: OR Instrumentation & Procedures

Taleo; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, operating through OptumCare, seeks a Surgical Tech II for the Main Campus in Houston. You will work with Registered Nurses to care for surgical patients in the OR and support multi-specialty services across the clinic network.

Responsibilities include instrument prep, scrubbing in, room turnover, and mentoring new technicians. The role serves diverse age groups from infant to geriatric, with opportunities for growth within a national health care leader.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology program.
• BLS certification required.
• 3+ years of surgical technician experience.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of at least one specialty service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the instruments for each surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in on surgical cases to prepare instruments and assist the surgeon.
• Assists in room turnover and is responsible for instrument decontamination.
• Contributes to the orientation of new surgical technicians.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development concepts for applicable age groups.

Skills

Surgical Technician

BLS

Advanced Surgical Skills

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES Accredited Program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, operating through OptumCare, seeks a Surgical Tech II for the Main Campus in Houston. You will work with Registered Nurses to care for surgical patients in the OR and support multi-specialty services across the clinic network.

Responsibilities include instrument prep, scrubbing in, room turnover, and mentoring new technicians. The role serves diverse age groups from infant to geriatric, with opportunities for growth within a national health care leader.