Certified Surgical Technologist

USPI • Houston, TX

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About The Position

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital is hiring a PRN Certified Surgical Technologist. The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and functions as a competent member of the surgical team. The role prepares and maintains the supplies, instruments, and equipment needed for procedures, supports the Surgery Center’s philosophy, objectives, and goals, and participates in quality improvement activities.

TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital has 15 inpatient beds, 30 pre-operative and post-operative care beds, nine operating rooms, and four freestanding breast centers. The hospital performs procedures in bariatric surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, spine, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, and ophthalmology.

USPI partners with physicians and healthcare systems to provide ambulatory surgical solutions throughout the United States and is committed to efficient, clinically excellent care. The company describes its culture as inclusive and respectful of differences, supporting individual contributions and leveraging diversity to meet the needs of its patient and physician populations.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification in surgical technology.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in an operating room setting.
• Experience assisting with different types of surgeries, such as orthopedics, general surgery, plastic surgery, or neurosurgery.
• Experience working in high-pressure situations and responding to surgical complications.

Nice To Haves

• Operating room experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for procedures by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized and available.
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, instruments, and other supplies throughout procedures.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and sterilization of instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and draping under the direction of the surgical team.
• Monitor and maintain the sterile field and take immediate corrective action when aseptic technique is compromised.
• Dispose of sharps and other biohazard materials according to safety and infection-control protocols.
• Restock supplies and report shortages or equipment malfunctions to support inventory control.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and continuing education to support departmental goals.
• Uphold the center’s philosophy and objectives and comply with regulatory and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

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