Surgical Technologist II

Texas Children's Hospital•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

At Texas Children’s Hospital, the Surgical Technologist II handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures and assists the physician. The role also performs related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN). The position prepares and assists with preparing the operating room based on the patient’s age and the procedure, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, maintains required counts, assists with specimen care and labeling, and participates in safe medication handling within the sterile field. The technologist routinely cares for patients across one or more age groups, from neonates through adults. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing.

Requirements

Complete an educational program for surgical technologists. Qualifying training may include operating room or surgical training completed in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service.
Hold either CST-SUR certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or TSC-NCCT certification as a Certified Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing.
Have 2 years of experience as a surgical technologist.
Have experience in two or more surgical specialties.
Undergo respiratory fit testing if selected, in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care-related duties.
Prepare and assist with preparing the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the patient and surgical procedure.
Apply knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies, special equipment, implants, prostheses, instrumentation, and medications relevant to the planned procedure.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and have supplies opened or available in a cost-effective manner.
Seek the circulating nurse’s assistance and refer to the preference card when uncertain whether to open an item or keep it readily available.
Attend and participate in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
Maintain correct counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to established policy and procedure.
Assist with specimen care and labeling.
Participate in the proper handling of medications within the sterile field to support patient safety.
Prepare operating room equipment and supplies while performing age-appropriate patient care duties.
Demonstrate effective time management skills.
Routinely care for one or more age groups: neonates, infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults.