Surgical Tech Apprentice Program Jobs in Spring, TX

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, is seeking a motivated Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team. TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. 

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.

• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized and available.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures, maintaining strict aseptic techniques at all times.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, instruments, and other supplies throughout the procedure.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and sterilization of instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping under the direction of the surgical team.
• Monitor and maintain a sterile field, taking immediate corrective action when breaks in aseptic technique occur.
• Dispose of sharps and other biohazard materials according to safety and infection control protocols.
• Support inventory control by restocking supplies and reporting shortages or equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and continuing education to support departmental goals.
• Uphold the center’s philosophy, objectives, and compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Competitive wages 
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally 
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account 
• Education Assistance 
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• Travel Assistance when 100+ miles from home for business or vacation 
• Free parking

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

• Proficiency in handling and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment
• Ability to maintain a sterile field and follow infection control protocols
• Strong ability to coordinate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers
• Quick thinking to anticipate needs and respond effectively during surgery
• Capable of standing for long periods and assisting in physically demanding procedures
• Experience with electrocautery devices, suction units, and other surgical technology
• Understanding of patient positioning, draping techniques, and safety measures
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques, autoclaving, and infection prevention measures
• Understanding hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and OSHA regulations

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program; CST certification is often preferred
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an operating room setting, preferably in a hospital
• Experience assisting in different types of surgeries (e.g., orthopedics, general, plastics, neurosurgery, etc.)
• Experience working in high-pressure situations and responding to surgical complications