Surgical Technologist - KATY (PRN)

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will assist in surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments are sterile and ready for use. You will play a vital part in maintaining a safe and efficient operating room environment, demonstrating your expertise in medical terminology and sterile techniques. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to contribute to compassionate patient care in a collaborative setting. If you are passionate about surgical technology and patient care, this role is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with formal education and certification.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during surgical procedures and manage sterile supplies.
• Ensure proper sterilization and organization of surgical instruments.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Sterile Technique

Surgical Technology

Operating Equipment Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Education in Surgical Technology

Current Surgical Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Position: Surgical Technologist - KATY (PRN)

Location: Surgery - Katy, TX

Job Id: 06|0304|CST|PRN

# of Openings: 0

Townsen Memorial Surgery Center is hiring for a (PRN Certified Surgical Tech) to join our location in Katy, TX.

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for scrubbing in and assisting the physician for all cases. After completion of each case, the surgical technologist will be on standby for sterile technician needs which includes the following aspects of sterile processing to include decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Works with specialty surgical instrumentation, troubleshoots problems and repairs.
2. Assimilates and communicates information received from various sources that is in an accurate, timely, and effective manner.
3. Reviews instrumentation needs, manages inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts.
4. Identifies and follows manufacturers' instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse, and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, and equipment.
5. Utilizes count sheets consistently to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and/or peel pack and label instrumentations.
6. Prepares carts from pick list and delivers instrumentation to the operating room as needed.
7. Makes rounds through the operating rooms consistently and confirms instrumentation needs are met.
8. Facilitates room turnovers, adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials.
9. Follows manufacturers' recommendations for sterilization methods and selects appropriate sterilization methods.
10. Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests properly to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.
11. Records utilization of instrumentation tracking system.
12. Handles sterile products and ensures stock is placed in the proper location.
13. Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.
14. Assembles and prepares instrumentation for sterilization.
15. Organizes the workflow, problem solves, and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
16. Participates in staff and self-development meetings/in-services and provides guidance and training to other staff as needed.
17. Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records.
18. Maintains awareness of safety hazards and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
19. Maintains professional competencies and certifications.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
2. Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology.
4. Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies.
5. Demonstrates Leadership Skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Formal education in surgical technology.
3. Current Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program or completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the military or United States Public Health Service.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
5. Must complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due dates.
6. Annual employee health requirement as established by the facility (i.e., PPD annual testing).

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting-edge healthcare to our patients, our communities, and each other.

Compensation will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.