Job Description
We are searching for a
Surgical Technologist II (Operating Room) - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you’ll handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure; and assist the physician while performing related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).
Think you’ve got what it takes?
- Knowledge of a wide variety of instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and surgical procedures particular to an operating room.
- Ability to communicate effectively, be attentive, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon
Qualifications:
- Educational program completion for surgical technologists which may include training programs for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by one of the following: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing
- Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist and has experience in two or more surgical specialties Knowledge of a wide variety of instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and surgical procedures particular to an operating room
- Ability to operate sterilizers, microscopes, and surgical equipment related to surgical specialties, i.e., fiberoptic equipment, electrocautery unit, suction machines, orthopedic tourniquets, air powered equipment
Responsibilities:
- Performs patient care related duties
- Prepares O.R. equipment and supplies while performing patient care related duties in an age-appropriate manner
- Demonstrates effective time management skills
- Cares for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonates, Infants, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and adult patients
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies by inspection, proper cleaning, care, and utilization according to company recommendations and the O.R. policy and procedures 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse. If problems are found, reports to the appropriate person for solution
- Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development
- Applies knowledge of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or readily available in a cost-effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the assistance of the circulating nurse and references the preference card when unable to make a decision regarding opening versus readily available.
- Sets up back table, instruments, medications, and supplies according to the type of surgery and the service 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager
- Scrubs, and wears gown and gloves in accordance with the Recommended Practices and within a reasonable time frame that facilitates counting of instruments, sponges, and sharps, and the O.R. policy and procedure 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse. This includes conducting an inventory count when placing instruments in pan and taking them to the decontamination area ensuring that no instruments are lost as documented on the instrument count sheet
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
About Us
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org .
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
