Surgical Tech Cert PT Days Heart

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS in McAllen, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the surgical team by preparing the suite per surgeon preference and patient needs. You will perform counts and ensure aseptic technique in daily operations.

Cross-training across units is encouraged, with annual competency verification in aseptic equipment and adherence to the hospital's policies and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Must have CST certification.
• Willingness to cross-train to other areas.
• Commitment to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite according to patient condition and surgeon preference.
• Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts per hospital policy.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas within the system.
• Maintain annual competency in aseptic surgical equipment.

Skills

CST Certification

Cross training

Compliance awareness

Education

Surgical Technologist certificate or military training program

Current BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:
The surgical technologists will be working directly with the surgical team. The surgical technologists will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite according to age specific, medical condition and surgeon preference. The candidate will also perform appropriate sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures. It will be required for the candidate to cross train to other surgical areas in our system. The candidate will demonstrate competency to aseptic surgical equipment annually.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Must have a certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program or a military training program and maintain.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

EEO Statement

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