Certified Surgical Tech, Evenings

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston area seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Main OR. This full-time role runs 2:30pm-11pm, Monday-Friday, with mandatory call and a focus on perioperative patient care.

Required: BLS and NBSTSA/NCCT certification; graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program; experience in the Main OR preferred and ortho experience welcome. Located at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, the position supports teamwork and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and current NBSTSA or NCCT certification.
• New Grad <1 year; Surg Tech I/II/III experience levels as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Provides proficient perioperative patient care as scrub assistant to the physician.
• Ensures readiness and flow of cases; manages supplies and equipment prior to procedures.
• Maintains asepsis principles and patient safety; acts as resource to staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to compassionate, personalized patient experiences and teamwork.

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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.