OR Lead Surgical Technologist — Advanced Patient Care

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to provide advanced technical assistance before, during, and after surgery. You will ensure a safe operating room, assist surgeons and nurses, and support sterile technique throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed a Surgical Technologist Program, at least five years of related experience, and maintains certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Five years of related experience in the field of surgical technology.
• Must have and maintain certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.
• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists with postoperative dressings.
• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.
• Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.
• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Education

Surgical Technologist Program completion

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to provide advanced technical assistance before, during, and after surgery. You will ensure a safe operating room, assist surgeons and nurses, and support sterile technique throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has completed a Surgical Technologist Program, at least five years of related experience, and maintains certification as a Surgical Technologist.