Certified Surgical Tech – OR, Open Heart & Trauma Care

Texoma Medical Center; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, a major 414-bed acute care facility, seeks an experienced Surgical Technician to support operating room procedures. The OR Tech passes instruments, assists surgeons, and maintains aseptic technique while preparing and cleaning rooms for procedures.

The role requires CST/TS-C or prior surgical technologist employment with BLS completion and strong communication across ages and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Requires CST/TS-C or documented proof of previous surgical technologist employment before Sep 1, 2009
• BLS Healthcare Provider course per RQI prior to clinical work during orientation
• Able to read and understand perioperative information and procedures
• Minimum computer literacy in keyboarding and Windows
• Effective communication with patients of all ages and backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of surgical sites; passes instruments and assists surgeons.
• Practices aseptic technique and prepares room prior to surgery; cleans room after surgery.
• Ensures instruments, supplies and equipment are available as needed for procedures; takes assigned call.
• Works in instrument room as needed and supports OR staff in cost containment in the OR.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Aseptic technique

Effective communication

Age-specific patient care

Cost containment awareness

Computer literacy (Windows)

Education

Surgical Technician certificate/degree (CST/TS-C)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, a major 414-bed acute care facility, seeks an experienced Surgical Technician to support operating room procedures. The OR Tech passes instruments, assists surgeons, and maintains aseptic technique while preparing and cleaning rooms for procedures.

The role requires CST/TS-C or prior surgical technologist employment with BLS completion and strong communication across ages and backgrounds.