Surgical Technologist — OR Safety & Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will assist surgeons and nurses to ensure safe operations, proper equipment function, and optimal patient safety in the operating room.

Responsibilities include assisting with sterile technique, passing instruments, prep and draping, counts, postoperative dressings, and training new staff while

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment.
• Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cleans and prepares 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.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will assist surgeons and nurses to ensure safe operations, proper equipment function, and optimal patient safety in the operating room.

Responsibilities include assisting with sterile technique, passing instruments, prep and draping, counts, postoperative dressings, and training new staff while