Supplemental Surgical Technologist II – LBJ Hospital (Flex Shifts)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Supplemental Surgical Technologist II to join the team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. In this role, you will assist the surgical team during operative procedures while maintaining strict adherence to aseptic technique.

You will ensure proper preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, and demonstrate current knowledge of procedures, sutures, and surgical tools. This position requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient-centered care, and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

• Certification:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA or NCCT

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of related surgical technologist experience preferred

• Communication Skills:

  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence)

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic computer and/or key entry experience

• Knowledge/Skills:

  • Medical terminology
  • Knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures
  • Word processing skills

• Work Schedule:

  • Flexible shifts including weekends, holidays, and on-call

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible supplemental schedule
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven healthcare system
• Exposure to a collaborative surgical environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities