Surgical Technologist II - Austin LDRP, Per Diem 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 as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN). The role prepares the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the patient and procedure, supports safe and efficient surgical care, and routinely cares for patients across age groups from neonates through adults. The position is based in Austin and is listed as per diem nights. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Requirements
- Completion of an educational program for surgical technologists; qualifying operating-room or surgical training completed in the U.S. armed forces or the U.S. Public Health Service may meet this requirement.
- Required CST-SUR certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Required TSC-NCCT certification 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, equipment, and supplies according to the surgical procedure and the patient's age and needs.
- Apply knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies including latex allergy risks, and procedure-specific equipment, implants, prostheses, instrumentation, and medications.
- Anticipate the surgeon's needs and make supplies available in a cost-effective manner; consult the circulating nurse and preference card when uncertain whether to open supplies.
- Attend in-services and continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
- Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to established policy and procedure.
- Assist with the care and labeling of specimens.
- Handle medications appropriately within the sterile field to support patient safety.
- 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.
- Undergo respiratory fit testing as a condition of successful candidacy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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