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 and assists with preparing the operating room according to the patient’s age and the procedure, including the appropriate supplies, equipment, implants, prostheses, instrumentation, and medications. The technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs, maintains accurate counts, assists with specimen care and labeling, and follows safe medication-handling practices in the sterile field. The position routinely provides care 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.
- Required 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 and assist with preparing the operating room according to the patient’s needs, age, and surgical procedure.
- Apply knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies, special equipment, implants, prostheses, instrumentation, and medications relevant to the procedure.
- Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and make supplies available in a cost-effective manner; consult the circulating nurse and preference card when uncertain about opening supplies.
- Attend and participate in in-services and continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
- Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments in accordance with established policy and procedure.
- Assist with care and labeling of specimens.
- Participate in 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.
- Provide care routinely for one or more age groups: neonates, infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults.
- Undergo respiratory fit testing as required for successful candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
