Surgical Technologist CST CVOR WT 3 FT Days 5K Sign-On Bonus
Surgical Technologist CST CVOR WT 3 FT Days 5K Sign-On Bonus
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Surgical Technologist position requires novice to competent knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. This position records data established by policy and procedure and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The Surgical Technologist position under the direction of the surgeon assists the surgeon and/or surgical assistant during the operative procedure by carrying out tasks including but not limited to sponging suctioning cutting suture and holding retractors. This position provides general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. The Surgical Technologist position is responsible for assigned nonnursing functions and practices relationshipcentered care in concert with the Houston Methodist values.
- Establishes a working relationship with all members of the operating room team and interprofessional health care team based on trust honesty confidence and respect to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Contributes to a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peertopeer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in prepping room equipment and supplies to accommodate planned procedures. Gathers all instruments and supplies for each assigned procedure and ensures that the setup is ready before surgeon scrubs.
- Supports the surgeon during surgical procedures performing the surgical tech role in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to as appropriate: orthopedics gynecology general ENT ophthalmology urology spine neurology oral/maxillofacial and minimally invasive procedures.
- Assists the circulating RN with sponge instrument needle and other surgical counts.
- Accurately communicates updates for surgeon preference cards.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely. Assists with the care of instruments equipment and supplies following surgical procedure.
- Maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies instruments and equipment using sterile technique.
- Reports observed variances in practices established hospital and department policies procedures and standards to department management reporting near misses.
- Contributes towards meeting hospital and department quality and safety targets through peertopeer accountability and collaborating with the interprofessional health care team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
- Maintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during surgery does not waste supplies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects and shared governance activities.
- Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond novice competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development plan on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training equivalency
WORK EXPERIENCE
- None
- CSA Certified Surgical Assistant (NCCSA) Certification by the Surgical Technologist Association OR
- TSC Technologist in SurgeryCertified (NCCT) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) OR
- CST Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
- Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of hospital database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures case progression pertinent observations and possible complications
- Demonstrates knowledge and competent use of procedure equipment and instruments sets and use of various surgical instruments
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical supplies use of and restocking of supplies
- Demonstrates appropriate skills of sterile technique
- Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) No
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Employment Type
Full Time
