Certified Surgical Technologist, Varied shift

Memorial Hermann Health System

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist provides expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation and functions as a scrub assistant to physicians performing operative and invasive procedures. The position works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory. The technologist uses their knowledge and expertise as a role model and resource for other staff. This full-time role serves the Main OR at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center (Sarofim Pavilion). The schedule varies between 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and 11 a.m.–11 p.m., with call required. Certification as a surgical technologist and current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association are required. Three or more years of Main OR or trauma experience are preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Current certification as a Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of Main OR or trauma experience.

Responsibilities

Support unit goals and operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area or specialty service.
Apply knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques, and patient-care techniques for patients undergoing elective and emergency procedures, adapting care to the age and needs of the patient population.
Verify that supplies, instruments, and equipment are functioning and adequately available before procedures, using the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources.
Apply principles of asepsis to support optimal patient care in the operating room.
Provide safe patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care, while meeting budgetary specifications for time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
Support department goals that contribute to organizational success.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff, and provide orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
Create compassionate and personalized experiences for community members and model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.