Surgical Technologist - Galveston

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room procedures and patient care. The role involves scrubbing in, maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, and assisting with positioning and draping to ensure safe, efficient surgeries.

The position requires completion of a surgical technologist program and current BLS, with certification within 6 months of hire or equivalent prior experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain within 6 months of employment OR prior employment in a health care facility before Sept 1, 2009.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Check supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrub in, don sterile gown and gloves; gown surgeon and assistants.
• Maintain sterile technique during the procedure.
• Pass instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.
• Assist in positioning, skin prep, and draping of patient.
• Assist with postoperative dressings and wound care.
• Transfer patients to and from the operating table.
• Prepare the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.
• Support efficiency and case turnover times.
• Assist in training students and new employees.
• Demonstrate professionalism and compassionate patient care.

Education

High school graduate or GED

Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Surgical Technologist - Galveston

Galveston, Texas, United States

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2604264

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment OR

• Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, 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

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.

• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.

• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.

• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts,

• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.

• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.

• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

• Assists with postoperative dressings.

• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.

• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.

• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.

• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.

• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.

• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times.

• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.

• Assists in training students and new employees.

• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals.

• Demonstrates compassion and understanding.

• Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.

• Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect.

• Functions as an independent and supportive team member

MARGINAL OR PERIOD JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation