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Certified Surgical Tech, Days- PRN- Operating Room
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Houston, TX Houston, Texas |
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PRN Surgical Technician - CertifiedGreater Heights HospitalJob DescriptionPosition 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.
Campus:
Greater Heights
Status:
PRN/Days
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
* Has five years experience as a surgical technologist and/or has demonstrated competency in two or more specialty areas.
* Certified in Basic Life Support.
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principle 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 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, skills competency, and maintaining certification where applicable; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Qualifications/CompetenciesCR-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting), CR-Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing, CR-Registered Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing, English, Trade Certificate - Surgical Technology, Years of ExperienceTrade Certificate: Surgical Technology (Required)CR-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting), CR-Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing, CR-Registered Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing
Campus:
Greater Heights
Status:
PRN/Days
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
* Has five years experience as a surgical technologist and/or has demonstrated competency in two or more specialty areas.
* Certified in Basic Life Support.
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principle 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 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, skills competency, and maintaining certification where applicable; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Qualifications/CompetenciesCR-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting), CR-Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing, CR-Registered Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing, English, Trade Certificate - Surgical Technology, Years of ExperienceTrade Certificate: Surgical Technology (Required)CR-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) - NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting), CR-Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing, CR-Registered Nurse (TX Board of Nursing) - TX Board of Nursing