Pedi CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital is seeking a CVOR Certified Surgical Tech for a full-time role with hours 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and call requirements. The position provides proficient perioperative patient care as a scrub assistant to the surgeon, under RN supervision, in the Texas Medical Center.

Qualified candidates have graduation from a Surgical Technologist program and NBSTSA or NCCT certification, plus BLS. 1+ years CV experience, including adult or pediatric cases, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Current NBSTSA or NCCT certification as Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient perioperative patient care and act as scrub assistant during procedures.
• Support readiness and flow of cases and manage supplies and equipment.
• Adhere to asepsis principles and Memorial Hermann policies for safe patient care.
• Demonstrate professional growth and mentor less experienced staff.
• Deliver compassionate, personalized experiences to patients and families.

Skills

New Grad

Surg Tech I

Surg Tech II

Surg Tech III

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Job Summary

Pedi CVOR Certified Surgical Tech

• Full time; 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
• Call required
• CST and BLS required
• 1+ years of CV experience preferred (Adult or Pedi)

This position is located at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

Position responsible for providing proficient 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

Position responsible for providing proficient 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

License/Certification: Certified in Basic Life Support; and 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

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
• 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, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• 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.