Houston,
TX
77030
US
Posted: 07/25/2023
2023-07-25
2023-10-31
Specialization: Healthcare
Job Number: 2858
Job Description
Certified Surgical Technologist, Days & Nights OR & CVOR
SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10K
Benefits:
- Benefits start on day one. Medical, Dental and Vision, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Retirement plan-403 B plan with Fidelity and we match you up to 6% at 100%.
- We also offer Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment.
Summary:
- Multiple Locations and Units Available, please see below
Shifts:
Type of Shift:
- Five 8-hr shifts.
- Four 10-hr shifts.
- Three 12-hour shifts.
Available Units:
- Operating Room
- Operating Room – CV
- Operating Room – Pedi
Job Description
The position is responsible for providing expert 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
License/Certification:
- Certified in Basic Life Support and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist and/or has demonstrated competency in two (2) or more specialty areas.
- Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
Principal Accountabilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
- Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate the overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
- Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’ s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
- Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management and accuracy of practice.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff; demonstrates commitment to preparation for acquiring certification.
- Other duties as assigned.
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