Surgical Technologist II - Austin LDRP, Per Diem Nights

Texas Children's Medical Center•Austin, TX

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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 preparation of the operating room based on the patient’s needs and age and the planned procedure. It requires knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies including latex-allergy risk groups, and the preparation of procedure-specific equipment, implants, prostheses, instruments, and medications. The technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs, maintains accurate counts, assists with specimen care and labeling, and supports safe handling of medications within 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 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 is also accepted.
CST-SUR certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
TSC-NCCT certification by the National Center for Competency Testing.
At least 2 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 and age and the surgical procedure.
Apply knowledge of surgical pathology and allergies, including awareness of groups at high risk for latex allergy.
Prepare special equipment, implants, prostheses, instruments, and medications as needed for the procedure and preference.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and make supplies available or open them in a cost-effective manner; consult the circulating nurse and preference card when uncertain 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 safely within the sterile field.
Prepare operating room equipment and supplies while performing age-appropriate patient care duties.
Demonstrate effective time management.
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 successful candidate.