Surgical Technician

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in San Antonio is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team in a variety of duties within the Operating Room. The ideal candidate must possess expertise in sterile aseptic technique, have a high school diploma, and complete an accredited Surgical Technologist Program. Three years of experience is required for this role, which involves ensuring patient safety and supporting surgical procedures. This position offers opportunities for promotion based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program is required.
• Three years experience as a Surgical Technician is necessary.
• Three years experience as a Surgical Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team in the Operating Room.
• Ensure patient safety and welfare during surgeries.
• Support the preparation and care of surgical patients.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Knowledge of human anatomy

Surgical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team. Assists in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room and for the efficient and prompt performance of assignments. Assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The Surgical Technician possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Expected to perform to the job functions and meet criteria of Surgical Tech I and Surgical Tech II.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service. Three years experience as a Surgical Technician is required. Must complete Surgical Technician Clinical Ladder packet for consideration for promotion.