Certified Surgical Technologist: Innovative OR Team

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Texas is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon and OR team in pediatric and general procedures. Works under the supervision of the OR nurse, maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program, high school diploma, current national certification within 90 days of hire, CPR, and preferred pediatric scrub experience.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pediatric scrub tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to hospital policies.
• Assists surgical team before, during and after procedures.
• Ensures sterile field and proper handling of instruments.
• Operates service equipment safely and communicates needs to surgeon.
• Transports instruments to decontamination after cases.
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing competency learning.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team communication

Equipment setup

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

High school diploma or GED

Pediatric scrub experience preferred

Job description

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Texas is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon and OR team in pediatric and general procedures. Works under the supervision of the OR nurse, maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program, high school diploma, current national certification within 90 days of hire, CPR, and preferred pediatric scrub experience.