Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist Methodist Hospital Landmark

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We are seeking a Surgical Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

As a Surgical Technologist you are responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality surgical care. You will be responsible for coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. You are responsible for all major surgical specialty areas; including gathering and preparing sterile supplies, equipment, preparing/maintaining the sterile field. You will assist the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner. You will follow current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System.

In this role you will:

• Plan for and obtain the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians preference and specific patient needs.
• Prepare equipment and supplies according to manufacturers recommendations and specifications for uses during surgical procedures.
• Open sterile packs, instruments and supplies for each procedure according to established aseptic techniques and protocols.
• Monitor sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to insure integrity.
• Initiate corrective action for any break in technique.
• Prepare medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to physician's orders.
• Maintain accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps, according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound.
• Take appropriate action if item count is not correct and will inform the appropriate staff.
• Consistently follow safety procedures and protocols for Timeout when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals and lasers.

Qualifications you will need:

You must have a High school graduate or equivalent

You must have a graduated of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist

If you are NON-CERTIFIED: No license, certificate or registration required for the Sterile Processing Department

• All other departments no license, certificate or registration required if they meet the below provision: Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification. Individuals that performed in a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to obtain a surgical technologist certification.

If you are CERTIFIED: You must have and maintain ONE of the following:

• CST Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) OR
• TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Surgical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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