1

Operating Room Support Tech Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

RN - OR- Operating Room

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$2.2K/wk

Ref. 62970241 RN - OR- Operating Room $2,232 per week * Location: Houston, TX * Type: Travel ... License reimbursement - financial support to maintain your professional credentials * Referral ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

New

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services * Time away from work programs ... OR Tech PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for ...

Operating Room Nurse

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$35.50 - $48.50/hr

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to ensure smooth ... An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Operating Room Support Tech information

See Houston, TX salary details

$605

$1.6K

$2.4K

How much do operating room support tech jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average weekly pay for operating room support tech in Houston, TX is $1,618.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,294.23 and $1,936.54 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by operating room support techs during surgical procedures?

Operating Room Support Techs often encounter challenges such as maintaining a sterile environment under time pressure, quickly responding to the changing needs of the surgical team, and efficiently handling specialized equipment. They must be highly attentive to detail to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety. Additionally, supporting multiple surgeries in a fast-paced environment requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to unexpected situations throughout the day.

What is the difference between Operating Room Support Tech vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectOperating Room Support TechSurgical Technologist
CertificationsCPR, hospital-specific trainingCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, assisting in ORHospitals, surgical centers, assisting in OR
Job RoleAssist surgical team with supplies and equipmentPrepare operating rooms, assist during surgeries

Both roles work in surgical settings and support the surgical team, but Surgical Technologists typically have formal certification and perform more technical tasks during surgeries. Operating Room Support Techs focus on assisting with supplies and equipment, often with less formal certification.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room support tech?

To thrive as an Operating Room Support Tech, you need a solid understanding of sterile techniques, equipment handling, and basic medical terminology, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient surgical procedures and support a well-coordinated operating room environment.

What is an operating room support tech?

Operating Room Support Technicians, also known as OR Support Techs, are healthcare professionals who assist with preparing and maintaining the operating room before, during, and after surgical procedures. Their duties typically include transporting patients, setting up surgical equipment, ensuring the room is sterile, and helping with the turnover between surgeries. They work closely with surgical teams to ensure a safe and efficient environment for operations. This role is essential for smooth surgical workflows and patient care.
Infographic showing various Operating Room Support Tech job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,222 per year, or $40.5 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Perm Staff Jobs

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 hours ago


Job description

Perm Staff Jobs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff
Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Operating Room

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare West, youโ€™ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality careโ€”so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organizationโ€™s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

  • Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
  • Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
  • Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
  • Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
  • Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
  • Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
  • Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
  • Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.


What qualifications you will need:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse with an active license in the state of Texas or a compact license
  • Bachelor Degree Required.
  • 2+ year of experience working in the Operating Room in an Acute Hospital setting required -[OR, CVOR, Perioperative Services, Surgical Services, Surgery, Ambulatory]
Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Womanโ€™s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Womanโ€™s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldโ€™s Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursingโ€™s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator RN Operating Room opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!