Sr Surgical Technologist

About the role

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital. The Sr Surgical Technologist position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. The role works independently, exercising sound judgment, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon. In addition to performing the duties of a Surgical Technologist, the Sr Surgical Technologist provides mentoring and guidance for Surgical Technologist positions, helping to train and orient others. The position is responsible for assigned non‑nursing functions and practices relationship‑centered care in concert with Houston Methodist values. Other duties include general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. FLSA STATUS: Non‑exempt

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional health care team to achieve optimal department results.
• Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
• Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured feedback with examples.
• Serves as the department preceptor for new surgical technologists, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and orient others.
• Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement.
• Prepares the operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient.
• Anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure before surgeon scrubs.
• Maintains and accurately communicates updates for surgeon preference cards within the applicable service line.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff by passing instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, performing competently the role of the surgical technologist in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to: orthopedics, gynecology, general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, CV, spine, neurology, oral/maxillofacial, and minimally invasive procedures.
• Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and other surgical counts.
• Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during pre and post procedures.
• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Cle