Surgical Technologist II - Austin LDRP, Per Diem Nights

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join our OR team. You will prepare the operating room, assist the surgeon, and ensure proper handling of instruments, implants, and medications in an age-appropriate environment.

Requires formal surgical technology training, CST-SUR and NCCT certifications, and at least two years of OR experience across multiple specialties. Candidates must meet safety and patient-care standards in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an educational program for surgical technologists (may include military training)
• CST-SUR certification by NBSTSA and NCCT TECH certification
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist in two or more specialties

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon by preparing operating room and equipment
• Maintain sponge, needle, instrument counts accurately per policy
• Assist with patient care duties under the circulating nurse
• Handle specimens and medications safely within sterile field
• Participate in in-services and continuing education to maintain skills
• Support infection control and safety requirements in the OR

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical technology program

CST-SUR Certification

NCCT Certification

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