Elective Services Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for Elective Services on a full-time schedule (10:30am–11pm, 3 twelve-hour shifts, days varied). Call is required, and CST and BLS are required.

5-7+ years of surgical tech experience is preferred in General, GYN, and Urology; ENT/OMF and Ophthalmology experience is a plus. The Elective Services unit includes ENT, OMF, Eyes, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Bariatrics and Robotics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• BLS certification required; NBSTSA or NCCT certification as Surgical Technologist.
• Experience levels range from New Grad to 5+ years in Surgical Tech.

Responsibilities

• Perioperative patient care as first scrub in assigned areas.
• Support readiness and flow of cases to facilitate unit functioning.
• Verify supplies and equipment before procedures as per surgeon’s card.
• Apply asepsis principles to ensure safe patient care in the OR.
• Mentor and support less experienced staff; uphold policy standards.

Skills

New Grad <1 year

Surg Tech I

Surg Tech II

Surg Tech III

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Job Summary

Certified Surgical Tech, Elective Services

• Full time; 10:30am-11pm (3 12hr shifts, days varied)
• Call required
• CST and BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 5-7+ years of surgical tech experience preferred
• Experience in General, GYN, and Urology preferred
• Experience in ENT/OMF and Ophthalmology a plus
• Elective Services consist of ENT, OMF, Eyes, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Bariatrics and Robotics.

Position is located at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center.

Position is responsible for providing competent perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as 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.

Position must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support; and 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 Grad <1 year
• Surg Tech I = 1 year
• Surg Tech II = 2-4 years
• Surg Tech III = 5+ years

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
• 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, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• 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.