Pedi CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Pedi CVOR Certified Surgical Tech for weekend shifts at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. The role involves providing competent perioperative patient care, and assisting physicians during invasive procedures.

Applicants should have a graduate degree in Surgical Technology, BLS certification, and preferably 1+ years of CV experience. The position promotes professional growth and adheres to high standards of patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support required.
• Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA or NCCT required.
• 1+ years of CV experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent perioperative patient care using equipment and instrumentation.
• Assist physician in operative and/or invasive procedures.
• Verify availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to procedures.
• Ensure safe care to patients and adhere to policies.

Skills

BLS certification

CV experience

Knowledge of perioperative patient care concepts

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Job Summary

Pedi CVOR Certified Surgical Tech, Weekend Days

• Full time; 6:30am-7pm, every Friday - Sunday
• NO Call/ Holidays required
• BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• CST preferred but open to grandfathered techs
• 1+ years of CV experience (Adult or Pedi) preferred

Job Description

This position is located at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Position is responsible for providing competent perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as 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. 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.

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

• 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.

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