Surgical Technologist II – L&D

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston's Pavilion for Women - Operating Room is seeking a Surgical Technologist II. You will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures, assisting the physician and circulating nurse while maintaining patient age-appropriate care.

The role includes preparing the OR, maintaining counts, labeling specimens, and ensuring safety with sterile techniques. Requires CST-SUR, NCCT TECH Surgery, and 2+ years of experience across specialties.

Qualifications

• Required educational program completion for surgical technologists
• Required CST-SUR certification by NBSTSA
• Required 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist in two+ surgical specialties

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care related duties.
• Prepares and assists with OR setup according to patient age and procedure.
• Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Assists in care and labeling of specimens.
• Supports patient safety by proper handling of medications in sterile field.
• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Cares for age groups from neonates to adults.
• Undergoes respiratory fit testing as required.

Skills

Surgical experience

Experience in multiple surgical areas

Patient care mindset

Education

Educational program for surgical technologists

CST-SUR certification

NCCT certification - TECH Surgery

Job description

We’re hunting for a Surgical Technologist II in our Pavilion for Women - Operating Room, 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

Part-time Day shift - 24 hours per week - 12 hour shifts