Surgical Technologist II

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We’re searching for a Surgical Technologist II, 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).

• 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, including knowledge of surgical pathology, allergies, and special equipment such as implants, prostheses, instrumentation, and medications.
• Applies knowledge of surgery by anticipating the surgeon's needs, having supplies opened or available in a cost‑effective manner, and seeking the circulating nurse's assistance when unable to decide.
• 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 100% of the time.
• Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time.
• 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, Toddlers, 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.

• Required educational program completion for surgical technologists, including operating room/surgical training completed in the U.S. military branches or U.S. Public Health Service.
• Required credentials: CST‑SUR – Cert‑CERT Surgical TECH by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and TSC‑NCCT – Cert‑TECH Surgery – Certified NCCT by the National Center for Competency Testing.
• Required 2 years' experience as a surgical technologist and experience in two or more surgical specialties.

Texas Children’s presence in Austin supports a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric‑focused care after hours and on weekends. There are more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area, providing full‑service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care.

Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state‑of‑the‑art facility providing world‑class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

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.