Surgical Technologist: OR Scrub & Sterile Processing

Townsen Memorial Health System, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team and assist physicians during procedures. The role includes scrubbing in, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting sterile processing and instrument decontamination between cases.

Responsibilities include inventory management, following manufacturer instructions for sterilization, preparing carts, and ensuring room turnovers. Requires Surgical Technologist certification, BLS, and high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
• Demonstrates proficiency in medical and surgical technology
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
• Demonstrates Leadership Skills

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Townsen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team and assist physicians during procedures. The role includes scrubbing in, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting sterile processing and instrument decontamination between cases.

Responsibilities include inventory management, following manufacturer instructions for sterilization, preparing carts, and ensuring room turnovers. Requires Surgical Technologist certification, BLS, and high school diploma or GED.