Surgical Technologist II

Location: Houston, TX
Contract Length: 3 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM

The Surgical Technologist II supports surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, and anticipating surgeon needs to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care across multiple specialties.

• Prepare and set up the operating room based on patient age, surgical procedure, and surgeon preference cards.

• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical pathology, patient allergies (including latex sensitivity), and required instruments, implants, prostheses, medications, and special equipment.

• Anticipate surgeon needs during procedures and ensure supplies are opened or readily available in a cost-effective manner.

• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments per OR policy at all times.

• Assist with proper care, labeling, and handling of surgical specimens.

• Scrub, gown, and glove according to OR policies and recommended practices to support sterile technique and accurate counts.

• Conduct instrument inventory counts when transferring items to decontamination to ensure no loss of equipment.

• Inspect, clean, maintain, and properly utilize surgical instruments and equipment; report issues promptly.

• Set up back tables, instruments, medications, and supplies specific to the surgical service.

• Operate sterilizers correctly and verify sterilization parameters through printouts and documentation.

• Open and close operating rooms in compliance with unit policies.

• Participate in in-services and continuing education to maintain professional competency.

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

• Minimum 3–5 years of scrubbing experience, including:

  • Obstetrics

  • Gynecology

  • Robotic surgery

  • Laparoscopic procedures

  • Open surgical cases

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist education program, including:

  • Civilian programs or

  • U.S. military surgical training (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service)

• At least 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist with exposure to two or more surgical specialties

• Certification through:

  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)