Surgical Technician I

CommonSpirit Health • The Woodlands, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire or Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire or Certified First Assistant - Certified Surgical Technologists, upon hire or Licensed Vocational Nurse: TX, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards
• Maintains sterile field.
• Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
• Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
• Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument which has been placed by the surgeon.
• Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
• Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED