Surgical Tech — OR Precision & Team Support

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 82,524,000 - 122,754,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team during procedures. You will set up equipment, maintain sterility, and support the patient’s healing process in a fast-paced OR environment.

The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for assisting complex surgeries, with responsibilities spanning instrument handling, tissue retraction, suctioning, and assisting with counts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required at hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent certification required at hire.
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified certification preferred.
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists certification preferred.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse license (TX) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards.
• Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Enthusiasm

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Certified Surgical Technologist

Technologist in Surgery-Certified

Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists

Licensed Vocational Nurse: TX

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team during procedures. You will set up equipment, maintain sterility, and support the patient’s healing process in a fast-paced OR environment.

The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for assisting complex surgeries, with responsibilities spanning instrument handling, tissue retraction, suctioning, and assisting with counts.