Surgical Technologist II

Texas Children's Medical Center•Conroe, TX

About The Position

At Texas Children’s Hospital, the Surgical Technologist II handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures, assists the physician, and performs 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 for the patient and procedure, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, maintains accurate counts, and supports safe medication and specimen handling. The position routinely cares for one or more age groups, from neonates through adults. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

Completion of an educational program for surgical technologists, which 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 from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or 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.
Undergo respiratory fit testing as a successful candidate.

Responsibilities

Perform patient-care-related duties in an age-appropriate manner.
Prepare and assist with preparing the operating room according to the patient’s needs, age, and surgical procedure.
Apply knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies—including latex-allergy risks—and the preparation of procedure-specific equipment, implants, prostheses, instruments, and medications.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and have supplies opened or readily 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 correct counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to established policy and procedure.
Assist with the care and labeling of specimens.
Handle medications properly within the sterile field to support patient safety.
Prepare operating-room equipment and supplies.
Demonstrate effective time-management skills.
Provide routine care for one or more of the following age groups: neonates, infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, school-age children, adolescents, and adults.