Surgical Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care • Houston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Surgical Technologist position is based at a surgery center in Houston, Texas. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will consider new graduates. The Surgical Technologist performs scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, following company policies, state and federal regulations, and sterile-technique requirements. The role also supports procedure-room preparation, patient care, equipment and supply management, documentation, and facility quality and regulatory activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Surgical Technologist certification as required by state regulation.
• Applicable state licensure, certification, education, and training required for the role.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-Arm and ultrasound equipment, and of procedures and the materials and supplies needed for each procedure.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Successfully complete BLS certification.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand in a protective apron for up to 45–60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Experience with special procedures utilizing a C-Arm preferred.
• New graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the procedure room in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Stock procedure rooms and trays with supplies and interventional equipment before procedures.
• Clean the procedure room, equipment, and machinery after procedures.
• Assist in preparing patients for procedures, including positioning, shaving, and prepping when needed.
• Perform additional tasks designated by the physician within applicable state regulations.
• Prepare and administer medications within the scope of practice and state regulations; draw up and label intravenous medications according to policy and competency requirements.
• Transfer, position, and transport patients to and from the procedure room.
• Assist physicians as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
• Perform circulating duties in the procedure room.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements for patient confidentiality.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and aesthetically appropriate facility areas.
• Inspect facility equipment and instruments before and after procedures to ensure they are in proper working condition; perform minor repairs and general upkeep when needed, and communicate and document problems.
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste and dirty linen and rugs; assist with instrument sterilization and packaging when needed.
• Prepare, organize, and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
• Support quality standards, regulatory requirements, Continuous Quality Improvement activities, and facility-specific quality action plans.
• Maintain the integrity of medical records and administrative and operational records, and comply with data collection and auditing activities.
• Provide clerical and practical support to physicians and staff, including ensuring instruments and equipment are available, printing images, filing paperwork, and assisting with training new employees on medical equipment.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking of supplies.
• Process x-ray images and archive patient images to CD or DVD when needed, in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED