Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in various surgical procedures and ensure optimal patient care. This full-time role involves preparing operating rooms, anticipating surgical team needs, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma and certification as a Surgical Technologist. Join a leading cancer center committed to excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Pivotal Position

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or complete certification within 180 days.
• Experience in surgical technology is preferred.
• Knowledge of operational costs and patient safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing operating rooms and ensuring safe procedures.
• Communicate effectively with surgical teams and handle instruments.
• Demonstrate competency in surgical practices and maintain workflow.

Skills

Efficiency

Integrity

Team Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of the Surgical Technologist position is to assist in preparing operating rooms for a variety of surgical procedures. Function as a supportive team member by anticipating needs of the surgical team including instrumentation, supplies, etc. Adhere to standards, guidelines and policy/procedures to ensure safe quality patient care.

Shift: 0830-1900 off day TBD

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Accountability •Utilizes time efficiently by completing assigned responsibilities. Checks with ANM or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional assignments when free.
•Practices safely by adhering to all standards, guidelines, policies & procedures and serving as a resource for others with regard to appropriate actions.
•Demonstrates integrity and accountability by addressing breaks in technique and unsafe conditions.
•Adds value to role by demonstrating flexibility and cross-training to other services outside of assigned quad.
•Organizes workflow (contributes to on-time surgery starts, works to turnover cases as efficiently as possible); appropriately allocates/uses and leads others to efficiently use resources (time, materials, supplies, equipment, personnel).
•Maintains stability in performance while under pressure and handles crisis and difficult situations without inappropriate emotionality.
•Puts away all supplies & equipment after case.
•Demonstrates knowledge of operational costs, participates in cost-saving strategies, and avoids wastes of supplies, resources.
•Completes annual self-appraisal and provides appropriate documentation


Clinical Practice •Demonstrates competency in performance of responsibilities during surgical procedures
•Plans ahead for cases by ensuring appropriate resources are consulted for information.
•Prepares all supplies/equipment necessary for cases as indicated on preference cards and has available for procedure, but opens only if certain it will be needed.
•Assembles, inspects and connects equipment to ensure safe, clean and correct functioning (all pieces present, instrumentation clean, assembled correctly).
•Initiates patient safety measures (temperature of solutions/instruments, avoidance of pressure points on patient, instrumentation appropriate in size and nature to preserve integrity of tissues, etc.) and follows sponge, instrument, & sharps count policy & procedure.
•Checks with circulator for all medications, solutions, hemostatic agents delivered to the field; correctly labels and prepares according to policy/procedure, standards of care, and/or manufacturer's instructions.
•Handles, labels and transports specimens safely according to policy and procedure.
•Handles and delivers prosthetics to the field in a way that maintains sterility and preserves integrity.



Teamwork •Communicates within and among team members in a healthy, constructive way, avoiding participation in destructive behaviors that block team efforts.
•Values the contributions of all team members and publicly recognizes their efforts.
•Gains the trust of others by demonstrating consistency in practice of principles, values, and behavior as well as using good listening skills, expressing ideas clearly, promoting open communication.
•Communicates effectively with circulator to ensure care of patient and rhythm of case progresses.
•Scrubs, sets up, counts in a timely manner so that other team member roles are not impeded.
•Remains actively engaged in surgery, focused on operative field, and anticipates needs of surgeon without having to be coached or reminded.
•Improves personal performance by pursuing learning opportunities to broaden knowledge base and build depth/variety in clinical experience.
•Assesses own performance and actively seeks feedback related to clinical performance, interpersonal relationships, contributions to teamwork and participation in improvement efforts.


Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification/Licensure
One of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). New graduate must obtain and maintain certification by the 180th day after date of hire date. Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility prior to September 1, 2009. Completed appropriate training program for surgical technology in the military of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 175131
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 110,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

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