Certified Surgical Tech, Evenings

Memorial Hermann Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System's Certified Surgical Technologist position in the Main OR at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights is a full-time role with a 2:30pm-11pm shift and a Monday-Friday schedule.

The CST provides proficient perioperative patient care as a scrub assistant under RN supervision, ensuring asepsis, readiness of instruments, and smooth case flow in a fast-paced surgical unit. Call is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support and NBSTSA or NCCT certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Supports readiness and flow of cases to facilitate unit functioning.
• Verifies supplies, instruments, and equipment prior to procedures and maintains asepsis.

Skills

Perioperative care

Scrub assistant

Asepsis knowledge

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Surgical Technologist, Main OR

• Full time; 2:30pm-11pm, Monday-Friday
• Call required
• CST and BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 1+ year of Main OR experience preferred
• Ortho experience preferred

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights.

Position responsible for providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Position must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

License/Certification

Certified in Basic Life Support and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• New Grad <1 year
• Surg Tech I =1 year
• Surg Tech II = 2-4 years
• Surg Tech III = 5+ years

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
• Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.