Certified Surgical Tech II – OR Specialist

Methodist Health System; Nebraska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Dallas area is seeking a Surgical Technician II Certified to join a fast-paced operating room team. You will assure availability of instruments, supplies, and equipment, anticipate physician needs, and assist with passing instruments during procedures, as well as terminal cleaning and turnover between cases.

Requirements include a CST certification, graduation from a surgical technology program or equivalent military training, Basic Life Support, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Military trained or Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred.
• Advanced competencies in a minimum of 3 specialties.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and obtain instrumentation and supplies for the procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and assistant during the procedure.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of room and preparation for the next case.
• Begin cleaning up back table and preparing instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as circulator prepares patient to leave the room.
• Place instruments back in the tray for transport to SPD.
• Know and adhere to policies such as count policy, universal protocol and medication labeling.
• Work with students and inexperienced staff on passing and retrieving instruments during procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Military trained or equivalent

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Dallas area is seeking a Surgical Technician II Certified to join a fast-paced operating room team. You will assure availability of instruments, supplies, and equipment, anticipate physician needs, and assist with passing instruments during procedures, as well as terminal cleaning and turnover between cases.

Requirements include a CST certification, graduation from a surgical technology program or equivalent military training, Basic Life Support, and