Certified Surgical Tech FT

United Surgical Partners International; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, through Memorial Hermann Surgery Center in Sugar Land, is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Tech to join the OR team. The Surgical Scrub Technologist will assist in sterile prep, gowning, instrument counts, and maintaining a safe surgical environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and Scrub Technician program; certification is preferred. Two years of Scrub Tech experience in multiple specialties is desired, with familiarity of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 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.
• Familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

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.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Keeps physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains specimens for pathology, confirming source/name with surgeon.
• Transports surgical equipment and assists in sterile reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts respectfully with patients and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Follows Universal Precautions and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Participates in infection control surveillance and emergency drills.
• Acts as a resource to health care team and attends required trainings.
• Communicates effectively with visitors, physicians, staff, and patients while protecting privacy.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Scrub Technician Program

Certification preferable

Job description

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

USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country, with more than350ambulatory surgery centers and 28 surgical hospitals.We are also part of Tenet Healthcare, a unique and diversified enterprise which enables us to have access to additional resources and a greater support system. We are looking for 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-operative 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.

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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.