L&D OR Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Hermann Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, the L&D OR Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for providing expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. This position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role requires knowledge and expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff, as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory. This full-time position is located at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, with varied day shifts including weekends.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
• Certified in Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc)
• Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Nice To Haves

• Will consider grandfathered techs
• 2+ years of L&D experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
• 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 and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees