Surgical Tech Team Lead — Expert OR Mentor

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages and pet ins

Flexible hours and paid time off

Best hospital in South Texas

Job summary

University Health System in San Antonio is seeking a Team Leader, Surgical Technician to supervise OR operations and mentor staff. You will ensure patient safety, support physicians in complex procedures, and lead the first scrub role in the most demanding cases.

Join a nationally recognized teaching hospital known for innovation and compassionate care, with flexible hours and generous benefits, including pet insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and certification; OR equivalent military/public health service training.
• Five years experience in the Operating Room as a Surgical Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room and for the efficient and prompt performance of assignments.
• Demonstrates expert practice in the first scrub role in the most advanced and complex procedures; relied on by physicians for the most difficult cases.
• Performs the mentor role for new and experienced operating room staff.

Skills

First scrub role

Operating room leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program with certification

Military/Public Health Service surgical tech training (Armed Services / USPHS)

Job description

University Health System in San Antonio is seeking a Team Leader, Surgical Technician to supervise OR operations and mentor staff. You will ensure patient safety, support physicians in complex procedures, and lead the first scrub role in the most demanding cases.

Join a nationally recognized teaching hospital known for innovation and compassionate care, with flexible hours and generous benefits, including pet insurance.