Surgical Technologist – Labor & Delivery CLC

UTMB Health; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operating room teams in performing surgical procedures with emphasis on patient safety and sterile technique.

The role involves preparing the OR, assisting surgeons and nurses, maintaining instrument counts, and supporting postoperative care. Candidates should meet education requirements and obtain certification within 6 months if needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrub in, don sterile gown and gloves.
• Gown and glove the surgeon and assistants.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Assist in positioning, skin prep, and draping of patient.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon during surgery.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Surgical Technologist Program

Surgical Technologist certification within 6 months

Job description

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of

employment OR

• Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, OR
• Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force,

Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service

• Basic Life Support

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.
• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts,
• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.
• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.
• Assists with postoperative dressings.
• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.
• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.
• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.
• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times.
• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.
• Assists in training students and new employees.
• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals.
• Demonstrates compassion and understanding.
• Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.
• Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect.
• Functions as an independent and supportive team member

MARGINAL OR PERIOD JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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