Jamail Eye Surgical Technician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston seeks a Surgical Technologist with superior knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation. The role involves ensuring quality care, educating staff, and maintaining equipment across multiple specialties. Join a transformative team dedicated to advancing patient care and community health.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role.
• Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.
• Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Surgical Equipment 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 works independently with the team to ensure quality of 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 the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance.
• Educates staff in 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 may be required in some locations.

Minimum Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Ability to work in at least three 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 numerous research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments unique to our institution. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience, based on evidence-based practices to ensure safety for patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on patient care, research, and education. Our strong partnership with the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to provide a comprehensive network of care, increasing access and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve community health.

Position Summary

Possesses superior knowledge of surgical equipment and advanced instrumentation across at least three specialties; develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education as needed by the unit; serves as a liaison to Instrument Techs assigned to the section; ensures equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.