Surgical Technician
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a variety of duties
in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team. Assists in
caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating
room and for the efficient and prompt performance of assignments.
Assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging
from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a
professional nurse. The Surgical Technician possesses expertise in
the theory and application of sterile aseptic techniques and
combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and
implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon’s
performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Expected to perform the job functions and meet the criteria of
Surgical Tech I and Surgical Tech II. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE A high
school diploma or equivalent experience is required. Completion of
an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certificate as a
surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for
one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009;
OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical
technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the
United States Public Health Service. Three years' experience as a
Surgical Technician is required. Must complete Surgical Technician
Clinical Ladder packet for consideration for promotion.
Keywords: University Health, San Antonio , Surgical Technician, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
