Surgical Technologist

Job Description REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or GED Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months of employment OR Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, OR Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Basic Life Support JOB SUMMARY The Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and after surgical interventions. Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure. Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts, Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient. Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Assists with postoperative dressings. Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization. Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case. Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher. Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation. Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and Case Turnover times. Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards. Assists in training students and new employees. Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals. Demonstrates compassion and understanding. Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor. Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect. Functions as an independent and supportive team member MARGINAL OR PERIOD JOB FUNCTIONS: Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as required. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.