Surgical Technician II

CommonSpirit Health • Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

At St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital, the Surgical Technician II helps prepare the operating room and surgical team to perform a variety of procedures. The role sets up surgical equipment and instruments, assists the surgical team, and maintains a sterile environment. Success requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

In the scrubbing role, the technician assists the surgical team according to prescribed standards and licensure, maintains the sterile field, and immediately reports breaks in aseptic technique. The technician passes instruments, suture products, medications, and sponge materials to the surgeon; assists with tissue and organ retraction and suctioning; may apply electrosurgical current as directed by the surgeon; and performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

Requirements

• High school diploma in General Studies or GED.
• Minimum of two years of surgical experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) certification, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and surgical team for surgical procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assist the surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure.
• Maintain the sterile field and immediately report breaks in aseptic technique.
• Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to the surgeon.
• Assist with retracting tissue and organs and with suctioning by holding the retracting instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Apply electrosurgical current as directed by the surgeon to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED