Certified Surgical Technologist, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System • Sugar Land, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Main OR at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. This full-time day position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and requires call. The position provides proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation and functions as a scrub assistant to physicians during operative and invasive procedures. The role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and follows the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory. The technologist uses their knowledge and expertise to serve as a role model and resource for other staff.

The position requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the patients being served, including understanding growth and development across different life cycles. The technologist demonstrates perioperative patient care concepts and the ability to work independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas. They help ensure case readiness and workflow, prepare and verify supplies, instruments, and equipment, and apply aseptic principles to support optimal patient care. The role also promotes safety, professional development, service quality, and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current Surgical Technologist certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Call is required.
• The posting lists experience classifications as New Grad: under 1 year; Surg Tech I: 1 year; Surg Tech II: 2–4 years; and Surg Tech III: 5 or more years.

Nice To Haves

• CST preferred; grandfathered Surgical Technologists will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.
• Hospital orthopedic operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts and the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Support case readiness and flow to facilitate the overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
• Verify that supplies, instruments, and equipment are functioning and adequately available before procedures, using the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources.
• Apply aseptic principles in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care in the operating room.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education requirements and maintaining skills competency.
• Support department-based goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed