Surgical Technologist Jobs in Houston, TX
Surgical Technologist jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Texas Medical Center, Memorial City, and Greenway Plaza corridors, with strong demand across hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical practices hiring through Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Methodist, and Harris Health. The market is active year-round, driven by one of the country's largest medical complexes. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerMemorial Hermann Health System
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring8
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Surgical Technologist Labor & Delivery
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Houston Methodist
Surgical Technologist Labor & Delivery
Houston, Texas
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Supp Certified Surgical Technologist, PRN Nights
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Memorial Hermann Health System
Supp Certified Surgical Technologist, PRN Nights
Houston, Texas
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Surgical Technologist
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Fresenius Medical Care
Surgical Technologist
Houston, Texas
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Sr. Surgical Technologist
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Houston Methodist
Sr. Surgical Technologist
Houston, Texas
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Surgical Technologist III - Labor & Delivery - Part-Time - LBJ - Night
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Harris Health
Surgical Technologist III - Labor & Delivery - Part-Time - LBJ - Night
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Surgical Technologist Labor & Delivery
Houston Methodist·Houston, Texas
Job functions:
BLS Certification
10,000+ employees
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Technologist (L&D) position requires novice to competent knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. This position records data established by policy and procedure and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The Surgical Technologist (L&D) position, under the direction of the surgeon, assists the surgeon and/or surgical assistant during the vaginal deliver and/or surgical procedure by carrying out tasks including but not limited to sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractors. This position provides general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. The Surgical Technologist (L&D) position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices, relationship-centered care in concert with the Houston Methodist values.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency
EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Certification: CST or CSA or TS-C and
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, case progression, pertinent observations, and possible complications
- Demonstrates knowledge and competent use of procedure equipment and instrument sets, and use of various surgical instruments
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical supplies, use of and restocking of supplies
- Demonstrates appropriate skills of sterile technique Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establishes a working relationship with all members of the interprofessional health care team, based on trust, honesty, confidence and respect to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Contributes to a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in prepping room, equipment and supplies to accommodate planned procedures. Gathers all instruments and supplies for each assigned procedure and ensures that the set-up is ready before surgeon scrubs.
- Supports the obstetrician during obstetrical procedures, performing the surgical tech role in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of obstetrical procedures including, but not limited to, as appropriate for the respective entity: vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, cesarean section deliveries, and other non-delivery obstetrical and gynecologic procedures.
- Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and other surgical counts.
- Accurately communicates updates surgeon preference cards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares the delivery room or operating room for obstetrical procedures and/or deliveries, ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely. Assists with the care of instruments, equipment, and supplies following surgical procedure.
- Maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique.
- Reports observed variances in practices, established hospital and department policies, procedures, and standards to department management, reporting near misses.
- Contributes towards meeting hospital and department quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
- Maintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery does not waste supplies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond novice competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency
EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Certification: CST or CSA or TS-C and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Houston Methodist
Surgical Technologist Labor & Delivery
Houston, Texas
Added 5d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
BLS Certification
Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Technologist (L&D) position requires novice to competent knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. This position records data established by policy and procedure and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The Surgical Technologist (L&D) position, under the direction of the surgeon, assists the surgeon and/or surgical assistant during the vaginal deliver and/or surgical procedure by carrying out tasks including but not limited to sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, and holding retractors. This position provides general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. The Surgical Technologist (L&D) position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and practices, relationship-centered care in concert with the Houston Methodist values.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONSNon-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency
EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Certification: CST or CSA or TS-C and
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, case progression, pertinent observations, and possible complications
- Demonstrates knowledge and competent use of procedure equipment and instrument sets, and use of various surgical instruments
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical supplies, use of and restocking of supplies
- Demonstrates appropriate skills of sterile technique Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establishes a working relationship with all members of the interprofessional health care team, based on trust, honesty, confidence and respect to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Contributes to a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.
- Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in prepping room, equipment and supplies to accommodate planned procedures. Gathers all instruments and supplies for each assigned procedure and ensures that the set-up is ready before surgeon scrubs.
- Supports the obstetrician during obstetrical procedures, performing the surgical tech role in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of obstetrical procedures including, but not limited to, as appropriate for the respective entity: vaginal deliveries, operative vaginal deliveries, cesarean section deliveries, and other non-delivery obstetrical and gynecologic procedures.
- Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and other surgical counts.
- Accurately communicates updates surgeon preference cards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares the delivery room or operating room for obstetrical procedures and/or deliveries, ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely. Assists with the care of instruments, equipment, and supplies following surgical procedure.
- Maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique.
- Reports observed variances in practices, established hospital and department policies, procedures, and standards to department management, reporting near misses.
- Contributes towards meeting hospital and department quality and safety targets, through peer-to-peer accountability and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
- Maintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery does not waste supplies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond novice competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
-
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): No
- Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency
EXPERIENCE
- None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Certification: CST or CSA or TS-C and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Memorial Hermann Health System47
- Houston Methodist31
- Harris Health16
- CCRM Fertility8
- Legacy Education8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Surgical Technologist Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a surgical technologist job in Houston?
Target the Texas Medical Center first, it houses dozens of hospitals and specialty surgery centers that hire surgical technologists continuously. Ambulatory surgery centers in Memorial City and the Energy Corridor also post frequently and often move faster than large hospital systems. Candidates with experience in cardiovascular, orthopedic, or robotic-assisted procedures tend to stand out in Houston's competitive market, where high surgical volume keeps demand steady.
Which companies hire surgical technologists in Houston?
Companies currently hiring surgical technologists in Houston include Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston Methodist, and Harris Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's employer mix includes large academic medical centers, community hospital networks, and independent ambulatory surgery centers, giving candidates options across volume, specialty, and shift structure.
Are there remote surgical technologist jobs in Houston?
Yes, but rarely, surgical technologist work is inherently hands-on and performed in sterile surgical environments, so most roles require full on-site presence. About 0% of surgical technologist openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve surgical scheduling, instrument coordination, or clinical education rather than direct scrub duties.
How can I get a surgical technologist job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is completing an externship at a Texas Medical Center facility and converting it into a full-time offer. Community hospitals and smaller ambulatory surgery centers in neighborhoods like Midtown and Northside are more likely than large academic centers to hire new graduates or candidates completing their certification. Volunteering for general or orthopedic cases builds the case count that Houston hiring managers look for in early-career applicants.
Which industries hire the most surgical technologists in Houston?
Most surgical technologist openings in Houston sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Houston's scale as a global medical destination, anchored by the Texas Medical Center, sustains consistent hiring volume across these sectors well beyond what most comparable U.S. cities see.
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