Sup Surgical Technologist II - LBJ Hospital Main OR - Flex Schedule

Harris Health System • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. The Surgical Technologist II (ST II) assists the surgical team in operative procedures utilizing proper aseptic technique. The ST II has current knowledge of equipment, suture, and procedures being performed. The ST II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
• Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Correspondence
• Other Skills: Medical Terms, Word Proc
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call
• Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year related experience preferred.
• Surgical instruments and equipment

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team in operative procedures utilizing proper aseptic technique.
• Has current knowledge of equipment, suture, and procedures being performed.
• Demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees