Surgical Technician I — OR Support

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,674 - 59,016; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room and surgical team across a range of procedures. You will set up instruments, assist the surgeons, and help maintain a sterile environment to ensure patient safety and successful outcomes.

The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgeries. You will scrub in, pass instruments, monitor sterility, and assist with tissue retracting and suction as directed by

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire
• Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists, upon hire
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: TX, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

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 which has been 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

Teamwork

Patient care focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist

Technologist in Surgery-Certified

Certified First Assistant - CST

Licensed Vocational Nurse TX

Basic Life Support - CPR

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room and surgical team across a range of procedures. You will set up instruments, assist the surgeons, and help maintain a sterile environment to ensure patient safety and successful outcomes.

The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgeries. You will scrub in, pass instruments, monitor sterility, and assist with tissue retracting and suction as directed by