Pediatric OR Surgical Technologist II – Austin

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join a high-performing pediatric surgical team. You will prepare the operating room, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies for pediatric to adult patients, maintaining strict counts and sterile technique.

You must have a surgical technology educational program completion and hold CST-SUR and NCCT certifications with at least two years of experience in two or more surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist and experience in two or more surgical specialties.
• Candidate has completed an educational program for surgical technologists (including service of the U.S. military or public health service) according to standard requirements.
• Certification requirements CST-SUR and NCCT-Tech are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care related duties.
• Prepares and assists with operating room setup according to patient age and procedure.
• Anticipates surgeon's needs and ensures supplies are available cost-effectively.
• Maintains accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Assists in care and labeling of specimens.
• Participates in patient safety and proper handling of medications within sterile fields.

Skills

Surgical tech exp

Specialties exp

Education

CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH

NCCT - Cert-TECH Surgery

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join a high-performing pediatric surgical team. You will prepare the operating room, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies for pediatric to adult patients, maintaining strict counts and sterile technique.

You must have a surgical technology educational program completion and hold CST-SUR and NCCT certifications with at least two years of experience in two or more surgical specialties.