L&D Certified Surgical Technologist, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an L&D Certified Surgical Technologist for night shifts (7pm–7am) to join our perioperative team. The CST will serve as a scrub assistant to the physician for operative/invasive procedures and ensure aseptic technique and patient safety throughout the case.

Required BLS and graduation from a Surgical Technologist program, with 3+ years of L&D experience preferred; CST is preferred but grandfathered techs may be considered.

Qualifications

• New Grad <1 year
• Surg Tech I =1 year
• Surg Tech II = 2-4 years
• Surg Tech III = 5+ years

Responsibilities

• Supports unit goals and acts as a resource for the assigned OR area.
• Demonstrates aseptic and advanced surgical techniques for patient care.
• Verifies supplies/equipment prior to procedures per surgeon's card.
• Promotes professional growth and mentors staff; provides orientation and in-service training.
• Models Memorial Hermann service standards by delivering safe, caring experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Advanced surgical techniques

Patient care

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Job Summary

L&D Certified Surgical Technologist, Nights

• Full time; 7pm-7am (3 12hr shifts, days will vary, including weekends)
• CST preferred but open to grandfathered techs
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 3+years of L&D experience preferred

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

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

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 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

• 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.