Surgical Technologist I - Women's & Outpatient Surgical Center (WOSC) - Monday - Friday -6:45a - 3:15p - FT

GBMC HealthCare • West, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the medical team who assist in the preparation and care of the surgical patient within the operating room. The ST collaborates with nursing, anesthesia, and other surgical personnel to facilitate a safe and sterile environment. Surgical Technologists posses the theory and application of the principles of aseptic and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technology to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a CAAHP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited training program for Operating Room Technicians with an emphasis placed upon the student to complete basic, intermediate, and advanced procedure in all clinical specialties.
• New graduates are accepted.
• Analytical skills necessary to organize and prepare, operating room according to standard methods and guides.
• Independently scrubs basic procedures throughout the surgical specialties and possess a basic knowledge of instrumentation and supplies
• Establishes and maintains appropriate sterile technique during surgical procedures
• Demonstrates safe instrument passing and accurate counts according to hospital policy
• Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail in performing technical tasks and anticipating surgical needs.
• Heart Saver CPR Certification
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (more than ninety percent - 90%) along with frequent lifting and positioning heavy instruments and equipment.
• Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary to grasp and hold retractors and delicate surgical instruments and supplies.
• Works in surgical suites with exposure to anesthesia gases, chemicals, cleaning solutions, surgical brushes and soap, lasers and surgical plume, and radiation; frequently exposed to blood and body fluids.
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Technologists may not perform any of the following functions: Place or tie sutures, clamp or cut tissue or vessels, or close a surgical incision.
• Technologists can assist with the placement of surgical staples under the direct supervision of the Operating Surgeons.
• All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room by selecting and opening sterile supplies according to procedure and physician preference card.
• Pre-assembles, adjusts and checks non-sterile equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order.
• Positions patient on the operating table and transports patients to and from surgery when necessary
• Assists with circulating duties under the direct supervision of the R.N.
• Ensures all sterile equipment and instruments are in good working order prior to the start of the surgical case.
• Assists surgeon with draping of patient.
• Passes instruments and provides sterile items to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices observing sterile techniques at all times.
• Checks, mixes, and distributes appropriate fluids and drugs on the sterile field under the direct supervision of the RN.
• Connects drains and tubing.
• Performs surgical counts in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Aware of and follows AORN Standards and Surgical Services Policies and Procedures.
• Sponges or suctions operative site, cuts suture material as directed by surgeon.
• Assists with application of sterile dressing of operative site following closure.
• Receives surgical specimens and passes them from the sterile field to the circulating nurse as soon as possible and correctly identify specimens.
• Cleans and reassembles instruments and properly delivers them to the decontamination area.
• Assures the working order of delicate instrumentation.
• Assists in wrapping sterile items for sterilization as needed.
• Obtains stock and supplies for operating room.
• Returns equipment to proper location(s).
• Assembles case carts for next working day as needed
• Assists in transporting patients and securing equipment from other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree