Surgical Technician II

CommonSpirit Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team across a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, pass supplies, and help maintain a sterile environment for optimal patient care.

The role requires adaptability and a strong team mindset to support complex surgeries. Training on-site will reinforce aseptic technique and efficient OR workflow within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED with two years of surgical experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (or equivalent certification) required on hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team in scrub role and maintain sterile field.
• Pass instruments, sutures, medications, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Support tissue retraction and suctioning as directed by surgeon.
• Perform surgical counts with RN per policy.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Aseptic technique

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

Required

• 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–Lakeside Hospital in The Woodlands is a 30 bed facility dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians—focused on general and interventional cardiology, sports medicine, and orthopedics, including total joint replacement and spine care—in the North Houston community. As the only hospital in Montgomery County to offer sports medicine as a major service line, Lakeside Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care as well as diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.

Pay Range

$30.91 - $45.98 /hour