Certified Surgical Technologist, Endoscopy

Memorial Hermann Health System • Cypress Hospital, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist to work exclusively in Endoscopy at Memorial Hermann Cypress. The position is full time, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and requires call. Although the general role description discusses scrub-assistant duties, this Endoscopy position will not require scrubbing.

The role provides perioperative patient care using equipment and instrumentation and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The technologist must provide care appropriate to the patients served and understand principles of growth and development across different life cycles. The position also supports unit readiness and case flow, maintains safe and efficient care, and contributes to staff development and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); the posting specifies American Heart Association BLS in the summary.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the patients served and knowledge of growth and development across different life cycles.
• Call is required.
• This Endoscopy position will not require scrubbing.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Endoscopy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts and the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas, as applicable to the role.
• Support readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
• 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 in a knowledgeable manner to support optimal patient care in the operating room.
• Provide safe care to patients, staff, and visitors, and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including those relating to time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
• Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Create compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann’s service standards for patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed