Surgical Technologist II - Austin LDRP, Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Surgical Technologist II handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures and assists the physician while performing related patient-care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN). The role prepares the operating room for the patient and procedure, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, maintains accurate counts, and helps ensure safe handling of medications and specimens. The position routinely cares for one or more age groups, from neonates through adults. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in accordance with occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements
- Completion of 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.
- CST-SUR certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, and TSC-NCCT certification as a Certified Technician in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing.
- Two years of experience as a surgical technologist.
- Experience in two or more surgical specialties.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient-care-related duties.
- Prepare the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the patient and the surgical procedure.
- Apply knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies including latex-allergy risk groups, and the preparation of procedure-specific equipment, implants, prostheses, instrumentation, and medications.
- Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and make supplies available in a cost-effective manner; seek assistance from the circulating nurse and consult the preference card when unsure whether to open supplies.
- Attend and participate in in-services and continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
- Maintain correct counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to established policy and procedure.
- Assist with the care and labeling of specimens.
- Handle medications within the sterile field properly 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 of the following age groups: neonates, infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults.
- Undergo respiratory fit testing as a condition of successful candidacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
