Neuro/Spine 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 Surgical Technologist - Neurosurgery & Spine Specialist is a highly skilled and experienced member of the surgical team responsible for providing technical assistance to surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures. This position requires specialized knowledge and expertise in neurosurgical and spinal procedures, including instrumentation, equipment, and surgical techniques. The ideal candidate will be proficient in anticipating the needs of the surgeon, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring patient safety throughout the surgical process. While specializing in Neurosurgery and Spine, the Surgical Technologist will also be expected to support other surgical service lines as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

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 Neuro/Spine experience required.

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