Certified Surgical Tech II: Precision in the Operating Room

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Surgical Technician II Certified to join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. The role involves understanding the procedure, preparing instruments, and assisting the surgeon during operations while maintaining sterile technique.

You will anticipate needs, set up and turnover the operating room, and ensure all equipment and supplies are available for cases. CST certification and BLS are required.

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 obtains instrumentation and supplies and available for procedure.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and assistant during procedure.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of room and preparation for the following case.
• Begins 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.
• 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.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Surgical Technologist program graduate / AD in Surgical Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support certified

3+ advanced specialties competency

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Surgical Technician II Certified to join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. The role involves understanding the procedure, preparing instruments, and assisting the surgeon during operations while maintaining sterile technique.

You will anticipate needs, set up and turnover the operating room, and ensure all equipment and supplies are available for cases. CST certification and BLS are required.