Certified Surgical Technologist-PRN

Overview

Townsen Memorialis hiring for a Full-Time Certified Surgical Technologist in our Humble, Texas location.

• Scrub in and assist the physician for all cases and be on standby for sterile technician needs after case completion, including decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.
• Work with specialty surgical instrumentation, troubleshoot problems, and repairs as needed.
• Assimilate and communicate information from various sources in an accurate, timely, and effective manner.
• Review instrumentation needs, manage inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts.
• Identify and follow manufacturers instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, and equipment.
• Utilize count sheets to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize, and label instrumentations.
• Prepare carts from pick lists and deliver instrumentation to the operating room as needed.
• Make rounds through the operating rooms to confirm instrumentation needs are met and facilitate room turnovers.
• Adhere to proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials.
• Follow manufacturers recommendations for sterilization methods and select appropriate methods.
• Document and verify sterilization loads and biological tests to determine sterilization efficacy.
• Record utilization of the instrumentation tracking system and ensure sterile products are stored correctly.
• Identify and inspect instruments for cleanliness and functionality; assemble and prepare instrumentation for sterilization.
• Organize workflow, problem-solve, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Participate in staff development meetings/in-services and provide guidance and training to other staff as needed.
• Protect patient and family privacy and maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Maintain awareness of safety hazards and keep a clean and orderly work area; maintain professional competencies and certifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures.
• Proficiency in medical and surgical technology.
• Strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies.
• Leadership skills.

• Graduate from an accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
• Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or successful completion of an approved training program for surgical technology in the United States Armed Forces or the United States Public Health Service.
• Two (2) years of surgical technology experience in a healthcare facility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care. Townsen Memorial values diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness.

Compensation to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.