Surgical Technologist II - Pavilion for Women

Texas Children's Hospital • Full-time • Houston, TX, US • 2w ago

Job Description

We’re looking for a Surgical Technologist II for the Pavilion for Women, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, assisting the physician while. performing related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).

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Responsibilities:

Performs patient care related duties.
Prepares and assists with the preparation of the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the following, but not limited to: knowledge of surgical pathology as related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of allergies (awareness of high-risk groups for latex allergy); knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e., implants, prostheses, instrumentation per procedure/preference, and medications.
Applies knowledge of surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeon's needs, having supplies opened or available in a cost-effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager.
Seeks the circulating nurse's assistance and references the preference card when unable to decide about opening versus readily available.
Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments according to the established policy and procedure 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
Acknowledges the importance of patient safety by participating in the proper handling of medications within the sterile field.
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.

"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.“

Requirements:

Educational program completion for surgical technologists which may include operating room/surgical training completed in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Or TSC-NCCT (Tech Surgery - Certified) NCCT by the National Center for Competency Testing
2 years' experience as a surgical technologist and experience in two or more surgical specialties.

About Us

Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children’s Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women’s Place – Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland.

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.

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