McNair OR Surgical Technician

Common Spirit•Houston, TX

76d

About The Position

Position Summary Possesses superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in at least three or more specialties; Develops, organizes and Delivers continuing education topics as needed by the unit, serving as a liaison to Instrument Techs assigned to the section, and assures equipment is cleaned and maintained as required. Position Responsibilities: Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role Understands supply costs and independently Works with team to assure that quality of care is maintained while cost containment is considered Demonstrates superior knowledge of the varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure Assists in communication with Biomedical Services on the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) required as of September 1, 2010 or 'grandfathered' employees or LVN
BCLS for some locations
Two (2) years of experience
Able to work in at least 3 different specialty areas.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role
Understands supply costs and independently Works with team to assure that quality of care is maintained while cost containment is considered
Demonstrates superior knowledge of the varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure
Assists in communication with Biomedical Services on the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance
Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment

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