Surgical Technician II

Where You’ll Work

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, our experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures in accordance with their license; Accountable for ensuring maintenance of sterile field and supplies / equipment for selected specialty.  Performs in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist and understands sterile technique for instruments and surgical situations.

• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure.
• Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument which has been placed by the surgeon.
• Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.
• Assists in housekeeping duties as directed for safe patient environment.
• Assists RN with duties as needed while under direct supervision.
• Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided.

Job Requirements

High school diploma / GED

Minimum of two (2) years of  surgical experience

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) OR Technologist in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)

Basic Life Support (AHA BLS-CPR)