**Overview** **Surgical Technician II** As our Surgical Tech II at St. Joseph, you will help assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients. Every day you will perform scrub duties and related procedures in accordance with your license, be accountable for ensuring maintenance of sterile field and supplies/equipment for selected speciality. To be successful in this role, you must perform in the advanced roles of preceptor, and understand sterile techniques for instruments and surgical situations. St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services. **Sign on Bonus Eligible, $10,000.00** **Responsibilities** **Responsibilities:** + Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure + Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure + Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon + Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique + Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrumentwhich has been placed by the surgeon **Qualifications** **Required Education & Experience:** + High school diploma/GED + Minimum of 2 years of experience + CST or CSFA or OR LVN **Pay Range** $25.18 - $36.52 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.