Senior OR Scrub Tech - Surgical Team Leader

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to provide advanced technical assistance to the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will ensure the sterile environment, verify equipment, and support patient safety throughout invasive surgeries.

You will scrub in, pass instruments, maintain counts, assist with positioning and dressings, and train new staff while upholding the highest standards of sterile technique.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Five years of related experience in the field of surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves for surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assists 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.
• Clean and prepare 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.
• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.
• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times.
• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.
• Assists in training students and new employees.
• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals.
• Demonstrates compassion and understanding.
• Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.
• Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity, respect.
• Functions as an independent and supportive team member.
• Adheres to internal controls and report.

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to provide advanced technical assistance to the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will ensure the sterile environment, verify equipment, and support patient safety throughout invasive surgeries.

You will scrub in, pass instruments, maintain counts, assist with positioning and dressings, and train new staff while upholding the highest standards of sterile technique.