Memorial Hermann Health System
Certified Surgical Technologist, Weekend Days
Memorial Hermann Health System, Katy, Texas, United States, 77494
Job Summary
Main OR
Full time; 6:30am-7pm, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
CST and BLS (American Heart Association) required
Ortho experience a plus
Position Position is located at Memorial Hermann Katy. The role is responsible for providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. It functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. The assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and follows the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; it uses knowledge and expertise to act as a role‑model and resource for other staff.
Job Description The candidate will support unit goals and facilitate operating room operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area or specialty service. Key responsibilities include demonstrating aseptic technique, performing surgical tasks for elective and emergency situations, verifying supplies and instruments before procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies, managing time and supplies, promoting professional growth for staff, providing orientation and training, and modeling Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
Licenses/Certifications:
Certified in Basic Life Support; current certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
New Grad
Surg Tech I = 1 year
Surg Tech II = 2‑4 years
Surg Tech III = 5+ years
Principal Accountabilities
Supports unit goals and facilitates unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques and the practice of patient care for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations; performs duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff; provides orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
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Main OR
Full time; 6:30am-7pm, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
CST and BLS (American Heart Association) required
Ortho experience a plus
Position Position is located at Memorial Hermann Katy. The role is responsible for providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. It functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. The assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and follows the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; it uses knowledge and expertise to act as a role‑model and resource for other staff.
Job Description The candidate will support unit goals and facilitate operating room operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area or specialty service. Key responsibilities include demonstrating aseptic technique, performing surgical tasks for elective and emergency situations, verifying supplies and instruments before procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies, managing time and supplies, promoting professional growth for staff, providing orientation and training, and modeling Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
Licenses/Certifications:
Certified in Basic Life Support; current certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
New Grad
Surg Tech I = 1 year
Surg Tech II = 2‑4 years
Surg Tech III = 5+ years
Principal Accountabilities
Supports unit goals and facilitates unit operations by serving as a resource specialist for an assigned operating room area/specialty service.
Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique, advanced surgical techniques and the practice of patient care for all clients undergoing elective and emergency situations; performs duties in an expert manner according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff; provides orientation and in-service training to department personnel.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
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