Surgical Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an Operating Room Technique program or a school of vocational nursing.
• None required. Prior OR experience preferred.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or eligible within six (6) months of employment; or current Texas licensure as Licensed Vocational Nurse preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

Nice To Haves

• Prior OR experience preferred.
• Current Texas licensure as Licensed Vocational Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the ASC Nurse with the collection of data to gather meaningful information pertinent to the planned surgical intervention.
• Assists the ASC Nurse in developing a plan of care that prescribes intervention to attain expected outcomes.
• Assists the other members of the surgical team in implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Assists the ASC Nurse in evaluation of patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Demonstrates appropriate sterile technique.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
• Actively participates in ASC team meetings.
• Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that the facility is compliant with all regulatory standards.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned