OR Tech Jobs in Texas
OR Tech jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where major health systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White, and University Health anchor steady demand for surgical technologists across trauma, orthopedic, and cardiovascular service lines. The Texas market supports roles from entry-level first assists to senior scrub techs specializing in robotics and minimally invasive procedures. Openings exist at community hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and large academic medical centers throughout the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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X-Ray Technologist PRN
Are you looking for a rewarding career with guaranteed hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a full-time X-Ray Tech like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services
Work hours: PRN Night Shifts
Department highlights:
- Team based environment
- Workplace culture 2nd to none
- Great benefits/ 401k / PTO
- We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
- Highly engaged management
Here’s What You Need
Education
Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire required Or
Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience
1 Year radiologic technologist experience preferred and OR experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Skills
Communication, computer, venipuncture
What You Will Do
A Texas Health X-Ray Tech is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful X-Ray Tech will
- assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
- process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.
- correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
- assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
- operate, care for and maintain equipment.
- prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
- administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
- maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
- At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights:
At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.
If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.)
- 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
- Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024
- 2024 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the seventh year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.)
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
#LI-LC1
X-Ray Technologist PRN
Are you looking for a rewarding career with guaranteed hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a full-time X-Ray Tech like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
Work environment: Radiology Diagnostic Services
Work hours: PRN Night Shifts
Department highlights:
- Team based environment
- Workplace culture 2nd to none
- Great benefits/ 401k / PTO
- We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
- Highly engaged management
Here’s What You Need
Education
Other graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology upon hire required Or
Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience
1 Year radiologic technologist experience preferred and OR experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Skills
Communication, computer, venipuncture
What You Will Do
A Texas Health X-Ray Tech is responsible for explaining procedures to patient or guardian/family member if applicable prior to and during exam, imaging correct anatomical area of interest and pathology according to department protocols, and performing complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations.
In addition to the required qualifications, a successful X-Ray Tech will
- assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique.
- process and manipulate images, analyze image quality, troubleshoots, make technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed.
- correctly send and transfer images to PACS.
- assess and recognize the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions.
- operate, care for and maintain equipment.
- prepare room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies).
- administer contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
- maintain equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors).
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
- At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
- A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights:
At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.
If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.)
- 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
- Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024
- 2024 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the seventh year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.)
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
#LI-LC1
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The qualifications that appear most often in OR tech jobs across Texas.
- CST certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred or required
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program recognized by CAAHEP or ABHES
- Minimum one to two years of scrub experience in a hospital or ASC setting
- Proficiency in at least one specialty service line such as orthopedics, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to be on call and work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends
OR Tech Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an or tech in Texas?
To become an or tech in Texas, you complete an accredited surgical technology program through a community college or vocational school, then earn the Certified Surgical Technologist credential by passing the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting exam. Texas does not issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, but most Texas hospitals and health systems require the CST as a condition of employment, making it the functional standard for entry into the field.
Which companies hire or techs in Texas?
Companies currently hiring or techs in Texas include Texas Department of Transportation, University of Texas Medical Branch, and Surgery Ventures, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and the state's high volume of ambulatory surgery centers create consistent demand across both urban hospitals and suburban outpatient settings.
Which Texas cities have the most or tech jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Galveston have the most or tech openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its large concentration of Level I trauma centers, cancer facilities, and cardiovascular programs, while Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio support high volume through major system headquarters and military-affiliated medical centers that operate across multiple campuses.
Are there remote or tech jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. OR tech work is fundamentally hands-on and requires physical presence in a sterile surgical field, so the role is among the least remote-compatible in healthcare. About 0% of or tech openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in education, training coordination, or surgical technology program instruction rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as an or tech in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to surgical technology externship or new-grad transition programs that large Texas health systems run through partnerships with community colleges. HCA Healthcare facilities across Texas and Baylor Scott & White campuses regularly take new graduates into structured orientation tracks. Candidates coming from central sterile processing or surgical prep technician roles have a meaningful edge because their sterile field experience translates directly. Completing your CAAHEP-accredited clinical hours at a Texas facility and sitting for the CST exam before applying significantly improves your chances at competitive systems.
Where can I find and apply to or tech jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to or tech jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Texas employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty experience and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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