Certified Surgical Technician 2 - Full Time

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Surgical Technician II Certified to work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready for each case and that the OR runs smoothly.

You will anticipate surgeons' needs, assist with passing instruments, and help with room turnover and terminal cleaning, while maintaining policy compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of certified Surgical Technologist program (military-trained or AD in Surgical Technology preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• 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 the room and prepare for the next case.
• Begin cleaning up back table and prepare instruments for terminal cleaning and sterilization as the circulator prepares patient to leave.
• Place instruments back in the tray for transport to SPD.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures including count policy, universal protocol, and medication labeling.
• Work with students and inexperienced staff on correct instrument passing and retrieval methods.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of certified Surgical Technologist program

Military trained in Surgical Technology

Associate Degree (AD) in Surgical Technology

Job description

Hours of Work:

40

Days Of Week:

5

Work Shift:

Job Description:

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Surgical Technician II Certified understands the procedure being performed and assures that all equipment, instrumentation, and supplies are available for the case. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Participates in setting up and turning over the operating room for cases.

Your Job Requirements:

• 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)

Your Job 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.

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab