Certified Surgical Technologist

Overview

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Location:

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. We value care, listening, and accountability from our employees to inspire moments that exceed expectations with safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

Main OR

Position responsible for providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Position must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served and knowledge of growth and development principles related to different life cycles.

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; performs independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit; performs assigned duties as needed.
• Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure; applies asepsis principles to provide optimal patient care in the OR.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting mandatory/continuing education and skills competency requirements; supports department goals; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Creates compassionate and personalized experiences in line with Memorial Hermann service standards for patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
• License/Certification: Certified in Basic Life Support and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the NBSTSA or NCCT
• Experience / Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
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