Certified Surgical Tech, Days- PRN- Endoscopy - Full-time / Part-time

Supplemental Certified Surgical TechnicianGreater 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.

Will work in Endoscopy and Operating Room as needed.

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 (5) 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/CompetenciesAbility to Learn and Follow Procedures, Building Collaborative Relationships, 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, English, Initiative, Multi-Tasking, Professional Integrity, Stress Management, Thoroughness, Trade Certificate - Surgical Technology, Troubleshooting, 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