Surgical Technologist: Operating Room Support & Safety

Utmb; League City (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Surgical Technologist for Victory Lakes to support operating room teams before, during, and after surgery. You will assist under supervision to ensure sterility, proper technique, and patient safety while enabling efficient case turnover.

This casual appointment role requires completion of a Surgical Technologist program, high school diploma, and active certification or eligibility within six months. BLS certification is also required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment OR
• Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, OR
• Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
• Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.
• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists with postoperative dressings.
• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.
• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Surgical Technologist for Victory Lakes to support operating room teams before, during, and after surgery. You will assist under supervision to ensure sterility, proper technique, and patient safety while enabling efficient case turnover.

This casual appointment role requires completion of a Surgical Technologist program, high school diploma, and active certification or eligibility within six months. BLS certification is also required.