CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist, Days

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. The CVOR Certified Surgical Tech position is full-time, working from 6:30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, with call required. The position is responsible for providing expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation, functioning as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. The role requires knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• 2+ years of CV (open heart) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supports goals of unit and facilitates unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques and practice of patient care techniques for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations.
• Performs duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
• Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources.
• Demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency.
• Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff; provides orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees