Surgical Technician

London Health Sciences Centre•San Antonio, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally recognized teaching hospital and consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research. Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently looking for a Surgical Technician I to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care. What you will do : Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team Provides competent assistance in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room Identifies and selects clinical equipment and appropriate instrumentation needed for the procedure and returns to storage location after use. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. What we require: High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service. Why you should apply: Advancement opportunities Generous benefits packages and pet insurance Flexible hours and paid time off We are ranked as one of the best hospitals in South Texas

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team
Provides competent assistance in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room
Identifies and selects clinical equipment and appropriate instrumentation needed for the procedure and returns to storage location after use.
Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.