Surgical Technician I

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Surgical Technician I to join their team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will assist the surgical team, maintain a sterile environment, and ensure that all necessary equipment and supplies are prepared for surgical procedures. This full-time position does not require prior experience but mandates a high school diploma and certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Certification: CST or CSFA required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team in scrubbing according to standards.
• Maintains sterile field and reports breaks in technique.
• Passes instruments and assists with suctioning.

Skills

Assisting surgical team

Maintaining sterile field

Passing instruments

Suctioning

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA)

Job description

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• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards
• Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument which has been placed by the surgeon.
• Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.
• Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure:
• Assists in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment.
• Assists RN with circulator duties while under direct supervision.
• Performs additional activities and duties as directed.
  
  

*Responsibilities*

*Position Responsibilities: *

• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards
• Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument which has been placed by the surgeon.
• Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.
• Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure:
• Assists in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment.
• Assists RN with circulator duties while under direct supervision.
• Performs additional activities and duties as directed.
  
  

*Qualifications*

*Minimum Requirements: *

*Education and Licensure: *

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) required as of September 1, 2010 or grandfathered" employees –OR‐ LVN
  
  

*Minimum Experience: *

• None required
  
  

*Overview*

*Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center: *

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

*Position Summary: *

Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures; Accountable for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment for selected specialty. Performs in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist and instrument room liaison.

*Pay Range*

$23.87 - $32.82 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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