Surgical Technologist: OR Instrumentation & Sterile

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. The role involves decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and storage of instrumentation, while adhering to department policies and procedures.

The incumbent will assist with instrument counts, stock management, and delivery of instruments to the operating rooms, ensuring room turnovers and safety standards are met. BLS certification and formal training in surgical technology are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal education in surgical technology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or equivalent military/public health service training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Annual employee health requirement and background/drug screening per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Works with specialty surgical instrumentation and maintains instrumentation readiness.
• Assists in decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and storage of instruments.
• Assists with instrument count sheets and packaging for sterilization and delivery to OR.
• Performs rounds to confirm instrumentation needs in operating rooms.
• Maintains stock and records for instrument sets and emergency carts.
• Ensures proper handling of biohazardous materials and room turnovers.
• Upholds privacy and safety standards; participates in staff training.

Skills

Sterile technique

Medical terminology

Operating room equipment

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal education in surgical technology

Surgical Technologist Certification

BLS certified

Job description

Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our OR team. The role involves decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and storage of instrumentation, while adhering to department policies and procedures.

The incumbent will assist with instrument counts, stock management, and delivery of instruments to the operating rooms, ensuring room turnovers and safety standards are met. BLS certification and formal training in surgical technology are required.