Surgical Technician

Inception Family Career•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Surgical Technician performs technical duties to assist physicians with surgical instrumentation. The role monitors PAR levels of surgical instruments and supplies and cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments. The Surgical Technician participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities and works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position requires providing age-appropriate patient care in accordance with Facility policies and procedures, applying knowledge of patient growth and development across the life span, and demonstrating technical surgical skills. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., plus two weekends per month. Holiday rotation is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of operating room experience.
Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technical School; certification is required.
Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques, instrument and needle counts, isolation techniques, and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with instrumentation for surgical interventions.
Monitor PAR levels of surgical instruments and supplies.
Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, including assessing age-specific needs and providing care in accordance with Facility policies and procedures.
Apply knowledge of instruments, surgical techniques, instrument and needle counts, isolation techniques, and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
Demonstrate specific technical surgical skills and function within the position description and the scope of the employee/patient relationship.
Participate in staff meetings, performance improvement activities, and continuing education opportunities.
Use recognized communication channels and maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees.
Complimentary basic life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program and long-term disability insurance.
Free or low-cost employee-only healthcare coverage option.
Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support.
Paid maternity, paternity, and partner leave.
18 days of annual paid time off and 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
401(k) plan with company match and full vesting after two years.
Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account, if eligible.
Employee Referral Program.
Continuing education reimbursement and dedicated time off for professional development.
Additional coverage options for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.