Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Hands-on Care

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under surgeon direction. Duties include sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors, and assisting with a range of procedures across orthopedics, gynecology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, spine, neurology, and more.

The role requires basic to competent knowledge, certification eligibility, and adherence to sterile technique and hospital policies; on-call and travel not

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency.
• Experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room, equipment and supplies for planned procedures.
• Assists surgeon during procedures across multiple specialties.
• Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle and other counts.
• Maintains sterile technique throughout procedures.

Skills

English language proficiency

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterile technique

Autoclave/decontamination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Houston Methodist in Houston, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team under surgeon direction. Duties include sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors, and assisting with a range of procedures across orthopedics, gynecology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, spine, neurology, and more.

The role requires basic to competent knowledge, certification eligibility, and adherence to sterile technique and hospital policies; on-call and travel not