Surgical Techologist I - CVOR

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist for our CardioVascular Operating Room at the main campus. You will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during the surgical procedure and assist the surgeon while supporting patient care in an age-appropriate manner.

Knowledge of instrumentation and operating room procedures, effective communication, attentiveness, and anticipation of the surgeon's needs are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or readily 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 way.
• 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.

Education

Surgical technologist program completion

Job description

We are looking for a Surgical Technologist for our Cardio Vascular Operating Room at main campus, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. 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).

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Knowledge of a wide variety of instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and surgical procedures particular to an operating room. Communicate effectively, be attentive, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

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.
• Ability to operate sterilizers, microscopes, and surgical equipment related to surgical specialties, i.e., fiberoptic equipment, electrocautery unit, suction machines, orthopedic tourniquets, air powered equipment, etc. is required.
• Some experience preferred.

** Applicants with 2 or more years of experience can be considered for a Surgical Technician II **

License Required (1)

CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, OR. TSC-NCCT - Cert-TECH Surgery - Certified NCCT by the National Center for Competency Testing.

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 the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or readily 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 way.
• 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."