Senior Surgical Technologist - Galveston

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will leverage advanced technical skills to facilitate safe, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has five years of surgical technology experience, successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program, and a current certification plus BLS. This on-site role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork in a fast-paced operating room.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical assistance to the surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist in surgical operations under supervision to facilitate safe and effective procedures.
• Ensure the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly to maximize patient safety.

Skills

Surgical technique

OR support

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Surgical nurse liaison

Education

Surgical Technologist program

High school diploma

Job description

Senior Surgical Technologist - Galveston

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2606437

Minimum Qualifications:

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

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must have and maintain certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Surgical Technologist provides advanced level technical assistance to the surgical team before, during, and following surgery. Expertly assists in surgical operations under the supervision of the surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.