Certified Surgical Technologist, Evenings

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Main OR at Memorial Hermann Katy. This position 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 role works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and follows the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory. The technologist uses their knowledge and expertise as a role model and resource for other staff. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patients served, including understanding growth and development across different life cycles. It is full-time, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on varied days, with call required.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) 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).
Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served and knowledge of growth and development across different life cycles.
Call is required.
Experience classifications listed: New Grad: less than 1 year; Surg Tech I: 1 year; Surg Tech II: 2–4 years; Surg Tech III: 5 or more years.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

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