Elective Services Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Summary

Certified Surgical Tech, Elective Services
Full time; 10:30am-11pm (3 12hr shifts, days varied)
Call required
CST and BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
5-7+ years of surgical tech experience preferred
Experience in General, GYN, and Urology preferred
Experience in ENT/OMF and Opthalmology a plus
Elective Services consist of ENT, OMF, Eyes, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Bariatrics and Robotics
This position is located at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center.

Position Description

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts
• Demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas
• Supports 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, staff and visitors
• Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency
• Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts
• 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, staff and visitors
• Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency
• Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues