Surgical Technologist II

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to assist in the operating room, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for pediatric to adult procedures. You will support the surgeon and circulating RN, ensuring age-appropriate patient care and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires completion of an accredited surgical technology program and certification (CST-SUR and NCCT).

Qualifications

• Completed surgical technology program or equivalent military/public health service training.
• Certification requirements include CST-SUR and NCCT Tech certs.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care related duties.
• Prepares and assists with operating room setup according to patient age and procedure.
• Anticipates surgeon's needs and prepares supplies cost-effectively.
• Attends in-services and maintains professional development.
• Maintains count of sponges, needles, and instruments per policy.
• Assists in labeling and care of specimens.
• Handles medications within the sterile field safely.
• Prepares OR equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Demonstrates time management and cares for multiple age groups.

Skills

Experience as a surgical technologist

Two+ surgical specialties experience

Education

Educational program completion for surgical technologists

CST-SUR - Cert Surgical Tech (NBSTSA)

NCCT - Cert-Tech Surgery (NCCT)

Job description

Job Description

We’re searching for a Surgical Technologist II, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, assisting the physician while performing related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).

We’re searching for a Surgical Technologist II, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, assisting the physician while performing related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs patient care related duties.


• Prepares and assists with the preparation of the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the following, but not limited to: knowledge of surgical pathology as related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of allergies (awareness of high-risk groups for latex allergy); knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e., implants, prostheses, instrumentation per procedure/preference, and medications.


• Applies knowledge of surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs, having supplies opened or available in a cost-effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the circulating nurse's assistance and references the preference card when unable to decide about opening versus readily available.


• Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.


• Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments according to the established policy and procedure 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.


• Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.


• Acknowledges the importance of patient safety by participating in the proper handling of medications within the sterile field.


• Prepares O.R. equipment and supplies while performing patient care-related duties in an age-appropriate manner.


• Demonstrates effective time management skills.


• Cares for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonates, Infants, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and Adult.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Required Educational program completion for surgical technologists which may include operating room/surgical training completed in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service


• Required CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and TSC-NCCT - Cert-TECH Surgery - Certified NCCT by the National Center for Competency Testing


• Required 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist and experience in two or more surgical specialties

About Us

Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children’s Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women’s Place – Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.