OR Surgical Tech (Cert) FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS is seeking a Surgical Technologist to work directly with the surgical team in Texas. The role involves preparing the surgical suite according to age-specific and surgeon preferences, and maintaining aseptic technique.

You will perform sponge, sharp and instrument counts as per hospital policy, with opportunities to cross-train to other surgical areas and maintain annual competency in aseptic equipment.

Qualifications

• Current CST certification
• Willingness to cross-train to other areas
• Commitment to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite according to patient age, medical condition, and surgeon preference.
• Perform sponge, sharp and instrument counts per hospital policies and procedures.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas and maintain competency in aseptic equipment annually

Skills

Cross-training capability

Compliance adherence

Education

Surgical Technologist certificate program

Military training program

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The surgical technologists will be working directly with the surgical team. The surgical technologists will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite according to age specific, medical condition and surgeon preference. The candidate will also perform appropriate sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures. It will be required for the candidate to cross train to other surgical areas in our system. The candidate will demonstrate competency to aseptic surgical equipment annually.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification
• 2. Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• 3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 4. Must have a certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program or a military training program and maintain.
• 5. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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