Certified Surgical Technician OR PRN- Cook Childrens Pediatric

Surgery Partners • Prosper, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician supports operating room procedures by scrubbing, preparing the room, and assisting the surgical team. Before each case, the technician assesses required instruments, equipment, supplies, and positioning devices; prepares the room promptly; checks equipment; and ensures cases are complete. The role uses aseptic technique and maintains a sterile field, follows proper attire and handwashing practices, and promptly corrects breaks in technique.

During procedures, the technician handles and passes instruments, assists with positioning, draping, retraction, and dressing application, participates in the TIME OUT, and ensures specimens are properly collected, labeled, and handed off to the Registered Nurse. The technician performs and documents sterilizer use, completes counts according to policy, follows protocol for incorrect counts, and assists with room turnover. The position is PRN and serves the Cook Children’s Pediatric setting.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Surgical Tech.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experience.
• Skills across multiple service lines, including Pediatric ENT, Urology, General, Orthopedics, Plastics, Eyes, and GI.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, set up, and assist with surgical cases.
• Assess required instruments, equipment, supplies, and positioning devices in preparation for each case.
• Assist with patient positioning as needed.
• Prepare the operating room promptly to prevent case delays and remain until properly relieved.
• Pull and check cases for required items and completeness.
• Check equipment before each case to ensure it functions properly.
• Use aseptic technique, appropriate attire, and proper handwashing techniques.
• Plan and maintain a sterile field and immediately correct breaks in technique.
• Wipe down the room before the first case of the day and assist with operating room turnover, including equipment setup.
• Use and document sterilizer use properly.
• Don gowns and gloves and perform prepping using proper technique.
• Use count sheets appropriately, perform counts according to policy and procedures, and follow protocol for incorrect counts.
• Handle surgical instruments with manual dexterity and pass them appropriately.
• Assist with draping, retract effectively, and assist during procedures.
• Apply dressings as instructed.
• Collect and label specimens properly and hand them off to the Registered Nurse.
• Actively participate in the TIME OUT.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed