Surgical Technician II

St Luke's Health - The Woodlands Campus; College Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Surgical Tech to support the surgical team by preparing the operating room and assisting in various surgical procedures. You will be responsible for maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments, and ensuring all surgical counts are accurate.

The ideal candidate must hold a High School diploma or GED, possess a minimum of two years surgical experience, and be CPR certified within 14 days of hire. Join us at St. Luke’s Health, a recognized leader in clinical services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of surgical experience required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 14 days is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team in scrubbing role according to prescribed standards.
• Maintain sterile field; report any aseptic technique breaks immediately.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon effectively.

Skills

Adaptability

Team-player mindset

Attention to sterile environment

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies and Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience, upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or
• Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and is proud to serve as the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center. The hospital was awarded an “A” hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. Clinical services provided include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level III nurseries), surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services.