Surgical Technologist

Townsen Memorial; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Houston is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist physicians in surgical procedures and manage sterile processing after each case. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, formal surgical technology education, and certification. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, preparing and sterilizing instruments, and maintaining a safe work environment. This position is contingent upon background and drug screening. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Formal education in surgical technology is preferred.
• Must have an up-to-date Surgical Technologist Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub in and assist during surgical cases.
• Ensure sterilization and proper handling of instruments.
• Participate in staff development and training.
• Monitor and document sterilization loads and instrument counts.
• Assist in room turnovers and inventory management of instrumentation.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Strong knowledge of sterile technique

Proficiency in medical and surgical technology

Strong knowledge of operating equipment

Leadership Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal education in surgical technology

Current Surgical Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Job description

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our team!

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for all cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with specialty surgical instrumentation, troubleshoots problems and repairs
• Assimilates and communicates information received from various sources that is in an accurate, timely, and effective manner
• Reviews instrumentation needs, manages inventory, and stocks operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts
• Identifies and follows manufacturer instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, equipment
• Utilizes count sheets consistently to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel pack and label instrumentations
• Prepares carts from pick list and delivers instrumentation as needed to the operating room
• Makes rounds through the operating rooms consistently and confirms instrumentation needs are met
• Facilitates room turnovers, adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials
• Follows manufacturer recommendations for sterilization methods and selects appropriate sterilization methods
• Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological test properly to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process
• Records utilization of instrumentation tracking system
• Handles sterile products and ensures stock is placed in the proper location
• Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionalityAssembles and prepares instrumentation for sterilization
• Organizes the workflow, problem solves, and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
• Participates in staff and self‑development meetings/services and provides guidance and training to other staff as needed
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Maintains professional competences and certifications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
• Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
• Demonstrates Leadership Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• Formal education in surgical technology
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Must complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due dates
• Annual employee health requirement as established by the facility (i.e. PPD annual testing)

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence‑based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting‑edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.