Certified Surgical Tech FT

United Surgical Partners International; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Tech at Memorial Hermann Surgery Center in Sugar Land, Texas. The ideal candidate will anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile field during procedures, contributing significantly to patient safety and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the sterility of surgical instruments and supplies, assisting the nursing staff, and communicating effectively with patients and medical personnel. The position requires a High School Diploma/GED along with experience as a Scrub Tech.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties.
• Certification as a Scrub Technician is preferable.
• General familiarity with medical terminology related to surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterility of supplies during surgical setups.
• Assist in maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Scrub Technician

Medical terminology

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a Scrub Technician Program

Job description

Overview

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, Sugar Land has an immediate need for a full‑time Certified Surgical Tech.

We are a part of a larger ambulatory surgery platform and seek a Surgical Scrub Technologist for our Surgery Center.

Job Summary

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification preferable.
• Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.