Surgical Technologist II

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support the operating room team. You will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment, assisting the physician during procedures and contributing to age-appropriate patient care under the supervision of the circulating nurse.

The role requires completion of an approved surgical technology program, CST-SUR certification, NCCT-TECH certification, and at least 2 years of experience in two or more surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an educational program for surgical technologists (military training accepted)
• CST-SUR certification by NBSTSA and NCCT certification by NCCT required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist across two or more specialties

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrument, supply, and equipment management during surgery as directed by the circulating nurse
• Prepare operating room and assist with patient care duties for age-appropriate procedures
• Maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments per policy 100% of the time
• Label and handle specimens as required
• Support patient safety with proper handling of medications inside sterile field
• Attend in-services and continuing education for professional development
• Cares for Neonates to Adult patients across age groups as applicable

Skills

2 years experience as surgical technol

Education

Educational program completion for surgical technologists

CST-SUR Certification

NCCT Certified TECH Surgery

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).

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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.