About The Position
The Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. Under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses, the role assists with surgical operations to support safe and effective invasive procedures. The Surgical Technologist helps maintain a safe operating-room environment, ensure equipment functions properly, and conduct procedures under conditions that maximize patient safety. This is a casual position of 19.99 hours or less and is non-benefit-bearing. The role is located in Labor & Delivery at JSH in Galveston.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
- Current certification as a Surgical Technologist, or obtain certification within six months of employment; alternatively, have been employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, or have completed an appropriate surgical technology training program in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service.
- Basic Life Support.
Responsibilities
- Check supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Scrub in the prescribed manner and don a sterile gown and gloves.
- Gown and glove the surgeon and assistants.
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.
- Pass instruments to the surgeon during surgery.
- Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.
- Assist with postoperative dressings.
- Assist the circulator or scrub person across specialties.
- Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Maintain tray inventory after each surgical case.
- Help transfer patients between the operating table and stretcher.
- Prepare the surgical operating suite for the next operation.
- Follow processes that promote operating-suite efficiency, including First Case Starts and Case Turnover times.
- Support new programs and update surgeon preference cards.
- Assist in training students and new employees.
- Identify learning needs for self and others, set challenging and realistic goals, and develop learning opportunities to meet those goals.
- Demonstrate compassion and understanding and maintain a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.
- Put others' needs first through accountability, compassion, integrity, and respect.
- Function as an independent and supportive team member.
- Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure; perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
