L&D Certified Surgical Technologist, Nights

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. The Certified Surgical Technologist functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. This role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory, using knowledge and expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff. The position supports unit goals and facilitates unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service. It requires demonstrating knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques, and patient care techniques for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations, performing duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served. The role ensures safe care to patients by adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice. It also promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency, supporting department-based goals, and serving as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, providing orientation and in-service training to department personnel. The role demonstrates a commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences and models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
Certified in Basic Life Support current
Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
2+ years of L&D experience preferred

Nice To Haves

New Grad <1 year
Surg Tech I =1 year
Surg Tech II = 2-4 years
Surg Tech III = 5+ years

Responsibilities

Provides proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation.
Functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures.
Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory.
Acts as a role model and resource for other staff.
Serves as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques and practice of patient care techniques for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations.
Performs duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources.
Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency.
Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Provides orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.