Jamail Eye Surgical Technician

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Houston is seeking a Surgical Technologist with advanced knowledge of surgical equipment across multiple specialties. The role involves ensuring quality care, educating staff, and maintaining surgical instruments. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in surgical settings.
• Ability to work in at least three different specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensures availability of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Educates staff on care of instrumentation and equipment.
• Works with Biomedical Services for equipment maintenance.

Skills

Surgical Knowledge

Cost Containment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role.
• Understands supply costs and independently works with the team to ensure quality care while considering cost containment.
• Demonstrates superior knowledge of varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.
• Assists in communication with Biomedical Services regarding equipment repair or maintenance status.
• Educates staff on the care of instrumentation and equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensure:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required as of September 1, 2010, or 'grandfathered' employees, or LVN.
• BCLS certification for some locations.

Minimum Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Ability to work in at least 3 different specialty areas.

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence, with breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our efforts have led to the creation of numerous research programs and initiatives for advanced treatments unique to our institution. Committed to advancing healthcare standards, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience, based on evidence-based practices ensuring safety for patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. Spanning 27.5 acres, it symbolizes the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on patient care, research, and education. Our partnership with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine enhances our network of care, increasing access and pioneering healthcare innovations to save lives and improve community health.

Position Summary

Possesses advanced knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation across at least three specialties. Develops, organizes, and delivers ongoing education for the unit, serves as a liaison to Instrument Techs, and ensures equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.