CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist, Evenings

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 evenings from 2:30pm to 11pm, Monday through Friday, with call required. The position requires CST and BLS certifications and prefers candidates with 2+ years of CV (open heart) experience. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, this role is part of the HVI OR team, known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading edge technology, and innovation.

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).
• New Grad <1 year Surg Tech I = 1 year Surg Tech II = 2-4 years Surg Tech III = 5+ years.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of CV (open heart) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation.
• Function as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.
• Support goals of unit and facilitate unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques, and patient care techniques for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations.
• Verify functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.
• Serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Create compassionate and personalized experiences for every member of the community.
• Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences.

What This Job Offers

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