Surgical Tech: OR Maestro & Team-Centric Support

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, and assist during procedures while maintaining sterility and patient safety.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of acute care experience, CST or equivalent certification, and CPR/BLS readiness. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, upon hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent, continuous experience as a Surgical Technologist in an acute care hospital.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent certification.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 14 days.
• High School Diploma or GED upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and surgical team for procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment.
• Collaborate with the OR team and adapt quickly.
• Educate staff on instrumentation and equipment.
• Communicate with Biomedical Services on equipment status.

Skills

First scrub expertise

Cost awareness

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Equipment maintenance communication

Staff education

Education

High school diploma

GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist

Technologist in Surgery-Certified

Certified First Assistant

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, and assist during procedures while maintaining sterility and patient safety.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of acute care experience, CST or equivalent certification, and CPR/BLS readiness. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential in this fast-paced environment.