Certified Surgical Tech FT - Surgery (30153)

Certified Surgical Tech FT - Surgery

Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Description

Certified Surgical Tech Full-Time - Days

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE

What's in it for you?

• Generous benefit plans that start the 1st of the month following your start date
• High Reliability Organization
• How we treat people in our organization, we are truly committed to patient safety and to our employees
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement Plan-457(b)
• Hospital paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount at our onsite Starbucks, Café, and Gift Shop
• ATM onsite
• Fresh Vending
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off)

About Us:

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years + of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include : Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan and Surgery.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patient's lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it's going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started.

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. He/she has a clear understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. The technologist applies the knowledge and skills required to ensure quality patient care throughout the operation and maintains constant vigilance to preserve the sterile field.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up the Operating Room according to scheduled surgical procedures.
• Review surgeon preference cards; ensure all instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready.
• Perform surgical scrub, gowning, gloving, and maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure.
• Participate in the preoperative "Time Out" and uphold all patient safety standards.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Handle instruments, retractors, and equipment as directed.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the circulating nurse.
• Manage and label surgical specimens accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure proper handling and sterilization of instruments per AORN standards.
• Inspect sterile items and equipment for functionality and contamination.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and safe transfers.
• Participate in quality improvement, debriefings, and departmental safety programs.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and hospital policies.
• Respond promptly to on-call and emergency situations as required

Qualifications

Required: Read, Write, and Communicate effectively in English

Preferred: Patient Care experience in an acute care hospital.

Required: Current Certified Surgical Tech (CST) certification or current Texas LVN license.

Required : Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Required: On-Call