Certified Surgical Technologist OR RGV

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

A certified technologist assists the surgeon and other professional and technical personnel in carrying out operating room and surgical functions. Care is provided under the direct supervision of the professional operating room nurse. The patient population includes infants, children, adolescents, and adults. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, following hospital policies, practicing ethically and in compliance with corporate guidelines, and communicating in ways that foster a positive, collaborative work environment. The technologist demonstrates competency in the scrub role, prepares for procedures, uses service equipment and sterilizers, and maintains a safe sterile field and operating room environment. The technologist assists the surgical team before, during, and after interventions, including cleanup and retrieving patients when needed. The role also includes maintaining the department, supplies, equipment, and instruments; supporting unit process-improvement activities; regularly attending staff meetings; and using self-directed learning to maintain competency.

Requirements

Successfully complete an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Obtain current national certification as a surgical technologist within 90 days of hire.
Be CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric scrub technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrate ethical business practices and comply with corporate integrity guidelines.
Communicate constructively, seek help from the appropriate person to resolve problems, avoid negative talk and gossip, and promote teamwork.
Demonstrate competency in the scrub role, including anticipating needs for frequently performed procedures and asking the surgeon about anticipated procedural variances.
Know the setup and use of service equipment and use sterilizers effectively.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, physicians, and staff at the sterile field and throughout the operating room.
Set up the room appropriately for the procedure, considering patient size when selecting supplies and equipment.
Break down the room after procedures using standard precautions.
Assist the surgical team before, during, and after surgical interventions, including cleanup and retrieving patients when needed.
Maintain the department, supplies, equipment, and instruments; handle items to minimize damage, report damaged or broken items, remove them from use, and transport instruments to decontamination in closed carts after cases.
Participate in unit process-improvement activities as requested.
Participate routinely in staff meetings.
Use self-directed learning activities to maintain competency.