OR/Surgical (CERT) Tech FT Edinburg

UHS • Edinburg, TX

2d

About The Position

The surgical technologist works directly with the surgical team and prepares the surgical suite according to age-specific needs, medical condition, and surgeon preference. The role performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. The technologist must be willing to cross-train in other surgical areas within the system and demonstrate annual competency in aseptic surgical equipment.

Requirements

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Willingness to be cross-trained to other areas.
• Certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program or a military training program, which must be maintained.
• Current BLS certification maintained according to unit-specific needs and in accordance with the AHA Healthcare Provider’s Program curriculum.
• Commitment and adherence to the STHS Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the surgical team.
• Prepare the surgical suite according to age-specific needs, medical condition, and surgeon preference.
• Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas within the system.
• Demonstrate annual competency in aseptic surgical equipment.
• Comply with STHS policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct; attend required training and promptly report suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed