Supp Certified Surgical Technologist, PRN Nights

Memorialhermann; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights is seeking a PRN Surgical Technologist to support perioperative care during the 11pm–7am shift. The role functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and invasive procedures.

You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, demonstrate knowledge of asepsis, instrument handling, and case readiness, and serve as a resource for staff while ensuring safe, compassionate patient care. No on-call required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS and Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: New Grad; Surg Tech I =1 year; Surg Tech II = 2-4 years; Surg Tech III = 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

New Grad

Surg Tech I

Surg Tech II

Surg Tech III

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Tools

NBSTSA Certification

NCCT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

• PRN (as needed); 11pm-7am
• NO Call required
• CST and BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
• 1+ year of Main OR experience preferred
• Ortho experience preferred

This position is located at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support and 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
• 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.