Certified Surgical Technician

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Midland, Texas, is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to join their surgical team. The role involves supporting surgeons during invasive procedures, ensuring a safe operating environment, and maintaining surgical equipment. Candidates must graduate from an accredited surgical technology program and possess expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to handle lifting responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications

• Expertise in sterile and aseptic technique required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. for clinical staff.
• Graduated from an accredited surgical technology program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures.
• Facilitate a physician's performance during surgery.
• Maintain a safe operating room environment.

Skills

Sterile and aseptic technique

Assessment and planning for procedural needs

Knowledge of human anatomy

Education

Graduation from accredited surgical technology program

Certification in surgical technology

Job description

Job Description

The surgical technologist serves as an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

SHIFT & SCHEDULE

Shifts vary.

Essential Functions / Performance Expectations

• Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs.
• Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Education and Experience

• Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology programs accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of AST and ACS, by CAAHEP. CAAHEP is a recognized accreditation agency of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition, surgical technology programs are located in educational institutions that are institutionally accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or The Joint Commission. The ARC/STSA is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA).
• Must be certified or have been grandfathered in to the surgical technology position. Those employees who were employed at MMH prior to 2009 and graduated from an accredited surgical technology program may be grandfathered in to the surgical position. However, if these employees terminate their employment and return, they must return with Certification.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non‑clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted‑lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.