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Operating Room Neurosurgery Technician
Operating Room Neurosurgery Technician
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to a highly specialized Main Operating Room that supports complex surgical procedures, including advanced neurosurgery cases requiring precision technology and interdisciplinary coordination. The Operating Room Neurosurgery Technician plays a vital role in supporting surgeons through advanced intraoperative navigation systems and imaging technologies in this high-acuity environment. The Operating Room Neurosurgery Technician ensures technical readiness and directly contributes to the success of neurosurgical procedures.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Operating Room Neurosurgery Technician supports this mission by enabling precise tumor localization and maintaining critical surgical systems that enhance patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with surgical or interventional image-guided technology, experience operating equipment in a live operating room or interventional setting, and strong technical proficiency with navigation platforms and surgical imaging systems.
Work Schedule: Days, 8-hour day shift with the flexibility to cover other shifts and stay beyond scheduled hours when business needs arise.
Minimum $20.67 – Midpoint $25.96 – Maximum $31.25
Schedule Requirements will be discussed during the interview
• Must be able to work flexible shifts based on surgical case volume and neurosurgery service needs.
• On-call participation is required, including availability to work weekends and holidays when on call.
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to support highly specialized neurosurgical procedures using advanced imaging and navigation technologies while contributing directly to patient outcomes in a nationally recognized cancer center. UT MD Anderson provides access to leading-edge tools, a collaborative clinical environment, and opportunities for professional growth while supporting work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Navigation and Imaging (Core Responsibility)
• Operate, troubleshoot, and assist in maintaining navigation and image-guided technology, including the Brainlab platform
• Build three-dimensional models from radiological imaging to guide tumor resection with minimal risk to healthy tissue
• Verify radiological scans and transfer imaging into operating room navigation software
• Assist surgeons in registering and confirming tumor location intraoperatively
• Ensure proper functioning of navigation and microscope systems before and after clinical use
• Set up instruments and supplies integrated with navigation and imaging systems
Equipment Maintenance and Training
• Collaborate with Biomedical Engineering and vendors on service contract requirements, repairs, and upgrades
• Support preventive maintenance and installation of hardware and software updates
• Demonstrate competency through observational assessments
• Train and orient newly hired Neurosurgery Technicians
OR Equipment Coverage (As Assigned)
• Serve as OR Equipment Technician when not assigned to neurosurgery navigation duties
• Set up and operate lasers, surgical robots, video towers, and microscopes
• Troubleshoot perfusion and infusion technologies
• Maintain readiness and functionality of assigned OR equipment
Operational Support
• Provide technical support during high-acuity neurosurgical cases
• Manage instruments and supplies required for integrated surgical systems
• Support operations in a fast-paced, high-acuity operating room environment
EDUCATION
- Required: Associate's Degree Related field.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Science in related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 3 years Healthcare/research experience; or
- Required: 1 year Experience with preferred degree.
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
