Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Pinecroft is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center located in The Woodlands, Texas. We are proud to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment. Our team of physicians, nurses, and staff are dedicated to supporting positive patient outcomes while ensuring each individual receives compassionate care close to home.

We are currently looking for a full-time Surgical Scrub Technician to join our team.

As a Surgical Scrub Tech, you will play a vital role in the operating room by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and ensuring procedures run smoothly. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, preparing and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment, and upholding strict infection control and aseptic techniques. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, you will help create a safe and efficient surgical environment while supporting positive outcomes for every patient.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during setup of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with circulating nurse pre- and intra-operatively.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate and up to date.
• Retains and properly labels all specimens for pathology, confirming source and identity with surgeon.
• Transports surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas and assists sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal and patient safety.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and demonstrates knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the healthcare team.
• Attends in-services, meetings, and training sessions as required.
• Maintains current certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, physicians, visitors, and staff while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with all Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

What We Offer

We care for our communities and our team members by providing a comprehensive benefits package, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) with access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences, nurture individual contributions, and leverage diversity to make our organization stronger and more responsive to the needs of our patients and physicians.

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and infection control practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons and operating room staff
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Detail-oriented with a focus on patient safety
• Proficiency in handling, cleaning, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment

• Previous experience as a Surgical Scrub Technician or Operating Room Tech preferred
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred but not required (depending on state/center requirements)
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting a plus
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain prior to start) required