Certified Surgical Tech II: Fast-Paced OR Expert

610 Methodist Southlake Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician II to join a fast-paced, highly technical operating room team in North Texas. You will understand the procedures, ensure all instruments and supplies are ready, and anticipate the surgeon's needs during cases.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, assisting with room turnover, preparing instruments for sterilization, and adhering to all safety and procedural guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of certified Surgical Technologist program, military trained, or AD in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support certified.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Must have advanced competencies in a minimum of 3 specialties (specialties to be determined by each hospital).

Responsibilities

• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and obtain instrumentation and supplies for procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and assistant during procedure.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of room and preparation for the following case.
• Begin cleaning up back table and preparing instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as the circulator prepares patient to leave the room.
• Place instruments back in the tray for transport to SPD.
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to all policy and procedures such as count policy, universal protocol and labeling of medications, etc.
• Works with students and inexperienced staff on correct method for passing and retrieving instruments during surgical procedures.

Skills

CST certification

BLS certified

Surgical technology program

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program graduate

Military trained or AD in Surgical Technology

Job description

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician II to join a fast-paced, highly technical operating room team in North Texas. You will understand the procedures, ensure all instruments and supplies are ready, and anticipate the surgeon's needs during cases.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, assisting with room turnover, preparing instruments for sterilization, and adhering to all safety and procedural guidelines.