Surgical Tech II - Memorial Villages

UnitedHealth Group • Houston, TX

82d • $27 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Surgical Technician at varying levels (I, II). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate from a surgical technology program which is CAAHEP or ABHES accredited
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association
• 1+ years of surgical tech experience
• Mastery of basic Surgical Tech skills and extensive knowledge of at least one specialty service
• Basic computer skills
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• 3 + years of surgical tech experience for Surgical Technician II

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the Registered Nurses to provide care of the surgical patient in the OR suite
• Prepares the instruments for each surgical procedure
• Scrubs in on surgical cases to prepare instruments and assists the surgeon
• Assists in room turn over and are responsible for instrument decontamination
• Contributes to the orientation of new surgical technicians
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to specific age groups
• Works as needed to provide staffing for the ASC OR

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED