Surgical Tech OB Part Time

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition and certification support

Family leave and disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball seeks a Certified Obstetric Surgical Technologist to join a collaborative team caring for mothers and newborns. You will prepare the operating room, support the team during procedures, and ensure compassionate patient care with opportunities for training and mentorship.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, instrument knowledge, and teamwork in obstetric and surgical settings, with schedule flexibility including on‑call support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training is required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply aseptic technique and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Prepare for surgery by pulling supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Recognize and apply the appropriate surgical instruments and their uses.
• Prepare and assist in surgical/endo procedures with knowledge of anatomy.
• Maintain a safe sterile field and label medications on the sterile field.
• Set up for procedures and count supplies to prevent leaving objects inside the patient.
• Assist the physician during procedures with knowledge of the procedure.
• Differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Follow through to resolve issues and participate in process improvement.
• Demonstrate teamwork during the perioperative phase.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical preparation

Anatomy knowledge

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology

BCLS certification (American Heart Association)

1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Certified Obstetric Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a valued part of a highly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering newborns safely and with the highest standards of care, while honoring each professional’s skills and expertise in obstetrics and surgery. You’ll prepare the surgical suite, support the team during procedures, and ensure every patient receives compassionate care. With access to training and mentorship, predictable scheduling with on‑call support, and clear pathways for growth, you’ll have the tools and environment to follow your passion for obstetric surgery while improving the lives of families every day.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by "pulling" the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Understands and recognizes the different surgical instruments and their applications.
• Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology in order to prepare and assist in surgical/endo procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field by: a – positioning sharps correctly b – labeling all medications on sterile field c – understanding of electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the O.R. d – Participating in a "timeout" with rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately set up for a surgical/ endo procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instrument to ensure no foreign object is left inside of the patient.
• Understands the principles of and is able to competently assist a physician during a procedure and possesses adequate knowledge of the procedure itself.
• Displays the ability to differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow through until problems are addressed or corrected.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Demonstrates a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase.
• Participates in department’s process improvement activities.

SHIFT DETAILS: Part Time status is 24 hours a week

Monday 7am-7pm & Wednesday 7pm-7am

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the Surgical Technologist role is required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is Preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our 350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women’s Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center. Our services include a Level III Trauma Center, advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Women’s Services and Labor & Delivery unit with Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients’ lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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