Surgical Services - Tech | Surgical | Certified (CST)

Surgical Technologist, Days & Nights

RS Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team at a prestigious hospital in Houston, Texas. Salary Range: $54,300 - $83,300 Per Year Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000

The position is responsible for providing expert perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist and/or has demonstrated competency in two (2) or more specialty areas
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
• 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 adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff; demonstrates commitment to preparation for acquiring certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program
• License/Certification: Certified in Basic Life Support and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Benefits: Benefits start day one. Medical, Dental and Vision, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Retirement plan-403 B plan with Fidelity and we match you up to 6% at 100%. We also offer Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment.

Shift Availability:

• Five 8-hr shifts
• Four 10-hr shifts
• Three 12-hour shifts