Surgical Technologist: Precision OR Support

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room procedures. The role involves scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrument passes, and ensuring sterile technique under surgeon and nurse supervision.

You will prepare supplies, assist with draping and patient positioning, maintain equipment readiness, and contribute to case turnover and training of students and new staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assists 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.
• Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.
• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.
• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.
• Follows processes that promote OR efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times.
• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.
• Assists in training students and new employees.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Program

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room procedures. The role involves scrubbing, gowning, gloving, instrument passes, and ensuring sterile technique under surgeon and nurse supervision.

You will prepare supplies, assist with draping and patient positioning, maintain equipment readiness, and contribute to case turnover and training of students and new staff.