Senior Surgical Technologist - OR

About the role

The Senior Surgical Technologist position at Houston Methodist requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. This position works independently, exercising sound judgment, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon. Additionally, this position provides mentoring and guidance for Surgical Technologist positions, utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and orient others.

Responsibilities

• Carries out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures.
• Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon.
• Mentors and guides for Surgical Technologist positions, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and orient others.
• Provides general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.).
• Experience: Two years as a Surgical Technologist.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required - BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association.

Skills and Abilities

• 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 co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families.
• Strong knowledge in use of procedure software.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of instruments sets, the use of the individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies and the use of the supplies.
• Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment.
• Demonstrates expertise and serves as a clinical resource in a minimum of one or more surgical specialty service lines.