CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist for night shifts. Responsibilities include providing perioperative patient care, assisting during surgical procedures, and ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies. Candidates must have a surgical technologist certification and a minimum of 5 years experience in cardiothoracic and endovascular procedures. This full-time position is based at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital and requires commitment to community-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the NBSTSA or NCCT is required.
• 5+ years of relevant surgical tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative patient care with the safe use of equipment.
• Function as a scrub assistant for operative and invasive procedures.
• Ensure safe care to patients adhering to policies and standards.

Skills

Cardiothoracic experience

Endovascular experience

Aseptic technique

Surgical techniques

Patient care

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Job Summary

CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist, Nights

• Full time; 8:30 pm–7:00 am, Monday–Thursday
• Call required
• CST and BLS required
• 5+ years of cardiothoracic and endovascular experience required

Location: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.

Job Description

• Provides expert perioperative patient care with the safe use of equipment and instrumentation.
• Functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures.
• Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Principal Accountabilities

• Supports goals of unit and facilitates unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques and practice of patient care techniques for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations; performs duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff; provides orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association).
  • Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • New Graduate: < 1 year
  • Surg Tech I: 1 year
  • Surg Tech II: 2–4 years
  • Surg Tech III: 5+ years