Operating Room Technician Jobs in Texas
Operating Room Technician jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in large health systems, trauma centers, and ambulatory surgery centers serving one of the nation's fastest-growing state populations. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where employers like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Methodist Health System maintain large surgical volumes. Orthopedic, cardiovascular, and robotic-assisted surgery are the most in-demand specialties, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior scrub tech. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Operating Room Nurse
CVOR Specialty
Schedule: Full Time Evening position 1p-9:30p
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our amazing Level One OR Department. Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.
This team covers vascular and cardiac cases including endovascular, TAVR, off-pump CABG, valve replacement, AAA and other procedures. We have 2 hybrid suites for endovascular care.
Come join this highly skilled team of professionals and take your career to the next level!
Unit Summary
We are a fast-paced unit caring for very critical patients. Every day is a different day. The operating room nurse works closely with anesthesia and surgeons in a team environment to ensure safe passage through the intraoperative phase of care.
33 operating rooms and 2 lithotomy suites
We provide surgical care for multiple service lines including cardiac, vascular, neuro, gynecology, urology, ENT, orthopedics, general surgery, trauma surgery, robotics, and oral surgery.
We are a team oriented, welcoming, and supportive unit. We enjoy teaching new team members and want to grow new staff to meet their goals. We encourage staff to pursue further education, learn to scrub, and participate in unit projects and committees.
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional. The RN uses the BSWH nursing model to coordinate patient care. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses. The RN develops and implements an individualized care plan and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs. The RN helps patients transition through healthcare without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate assessments according to standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing care plan. Modifies plan to meet outcomes.
- Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including nursing indicators. Helps evidence-based practice changes through research and learning. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Caring Practices: Creates an attentive, helpful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintains appropriate boundaries. Manages fiery and physical pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering.
- Response to Diversity: Recognizes and appreciates a patient's and family's unique differences. Incorporates culture, beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, status, age, and values into a care plan.
- Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients and families. Represents their concerns. Creates an individualized plan that reflects patient and family values and goals. Identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
- Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff, health care team, and community. Integrates education throughout care to help them make informed health care recommendations. Includes health promotion and disease prevention. Assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes.
- Partnership: Works with colleagues and community to create and implement a care plan. Open and attentive to all team members' unique contributions. Delegates tasks to appropriate staff and ensures timely follow-up.
- Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff. Recognizes limited resources and considers safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
- Know laws, rules, and regulations. Comprehend standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies. Follow hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies, and procedures for nursing care in the assigned area.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention and management. Know about medications, common dosages, effects, and possible adverse reactions.
- Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Social skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
- Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians/providers.
- Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care through the nursing process and standards. Respect the diversity of human experience. Develop, evaluate, implement, and modify patient care plans as needed.
- General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an RN Accredited
- MAJOR - Nursing
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of OR Experience Required
- Highly prefer experience in CVOR
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Operating Room Nurse
CVOR Specialty
Schedule: Full Time Evening position 1p-9:30p
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to join our amazing Level One OR Department. Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital is a 636-bed specialty care teaching hospital and the only Level 1 Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin.
This team covers vascular and cardiac cases including endovascular, TAVR, off-pump CABG, valve replacement, AAA and other procedures. We have 2 hybrid suites for endovascular care.
Come join this highly skilled team of professionals and take your career to the next level!
Unit Summary
We are a fast-paced unit caring for very critical patients. Every day is a different day. The operating room nurse works closely with anesthesia and surgeons in a team environment to ensure safe passage through the intraoperative phase of care.
33 operating rooms and 2 lithotomy suites
We provide surgical care for multiple service lines including cardiac, vascular, neuro, gynecology, urology, ENT, orthopedics, general surgery, trauma surgery, robotics, and oral surgery.
We are a team oriented, welcoming, and supportive unit. We enjoy teaching new team members and want to grow new staff to meet their goals. We encourage staff to pursue further education, learn to scrub, and participate in unit projects and committees.
About us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional. The RN uses the BSWH nursing model to coordinate patient care. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses. The RN develops and implements an individualized care plan and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs. The RN helps patients transition through healthcare without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate assessments according to standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing care plan. Modifies plan to meet outcomes.
- Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including nursing indicators. Helps evidence-based practice changes through research and learning. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Caring Practices: Creates an attentive, helpful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintains appropriate boundaries. Manages fiery and physical pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering.
- Response to Diversity: Recognizes and appreciates a patient's and family's unique differences. Incorporates culture, beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, status, age, and values into a care plan.
- Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients and families. Represents their concerns. Creates an individualized plan that reflects patient and family values and goals. Identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
- Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff, health care team, and community. Integrates education throughout care to help them make informed health care recommendations. Includes health promotion and disease prevention. Assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes.
- Partnership: Works with colleagues and community to create and implement a care plan. Open and attentive to all team members' unique contributions. Delegates tasks to appropriate staff and ensures timely follow-up.
- Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff. Recognizes limited resources and considers safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
- Know laws, rules, and regulations. Comprehend standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies. Follow hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies, and procedures for nursing care in the assigned area.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention and management. Know about medications, common dosages, effects, and possible adverse reactions.
- Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Social skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
- Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians/providers.
- Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care through the nursing process and standards. Respect the diversity of human experience. Develop, evaluate, implement, and modify patient care plans as needed.
- General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an RN Accredited
- MAJOR - Nursing
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of OR Experience Required
- Highly prefer experience in CVOR
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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Operating Room Technician Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- United Surgical Partners21
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions20
- Memorial Hermann Health System14
- American Traveler13
- Voyage Health12V
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services32
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Insurance1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Texas.
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized in Texas
- Active Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience with sterile field setup and instrument passing
- Familiarity with robotic surgical platforms such as the da Vinci system
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift surgical equipment as required
- Basic Life Support certification current through an accredited provider
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in Texas?
To work as an operating room technician in Texas, you complete an accredited surgical technology program, typically offered at community colleges and vocational schools throughout the state, then earn the Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Texas does not currently issue a state license specific to surgical technologists, so employers rely on national certification and program accreditation. Many large Texas health systems require certification before hire or within a defined onboarding window.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Texas?
Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Texas include United Surgical Partners, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, and Memorial Hermann Health System, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's high volume of trauma-designated hospitals and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers means surgical tech demand is distributed across both major health systems and independent surgical facilities statewide.
Which Texas cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Austin consistently post the most operating room technician openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio draw volume from their dense concentrations of regional hospital systems, specialty surgery centers, and Level I trauma facilities serving large and rapidly growing metro populations.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is inherently hands-on and performed in sterile surgical environments, so the vast majority of positions require full on-site presence. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those exceptions typically involve scheduling coordination, surgical technology education, or clinical documentation roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a surgical technologist extern or new graduate position while completing, or immediately after completing, an accredited surgical technology program. Large Texas health systems like HCA Healthcare and Baylor Scott & White Health run structured new-grad onboarding tracks specifically for candidates without post-graduation experience. Lateral moves from central sterile processing technician or OR orderly roles are another common door, as both build familiarity with instrumentation and sterile protocols. Earning your Certified Surgical Technologist credential before applying gives a strong advantage even with a thin work history.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty facilities. Search for roles that match your experience level, certification status, and preferred metro area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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