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Job Location drjobs

Houston - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Were hunting for a Surgical Technologist II in our Operating Room someone whos ready to be part of the best ranked childrens hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation. In this position you will handle instruments supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure assisting the physician while performing related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs patient care related duties.
  • Prepares and assists with the preparation of the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the following but not limited to: knowledge of surgical pathology as related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of allergies (awareness of high-risk groups for latex allergy); knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e. implants prostheses instrumentation per procedure/preference and medications.
  • Applies knowledge of surgical procedure by anticipating the surgeons needs having supplies opened or available in a cost-effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the circulating nurses assistance and references the preference card when unable to decide about opening versus readily available.
  • Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.
  • Maintains correct count of sponges needles and instruments according to the established policy and procedure 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
  • Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.
  • Acknowledges the importance of patient safety by participating in the proper handling of medications within the sterile field.
  • Prepares O.R. equipment and supplies while performing patient care-related duties in an age-appropriate manner.
  • Demonstrates effective time management skills.
  • Cares for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonates Infants Toddler Preschool Age School Age Adolescent and Adult.
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

  • Required Educational program completion for surgical technologists which may include operating room/surgical training completed in the army navy air force marine corps or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service
  • Required CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and TSC-NCCT - Cert-TECH Surgery - Certified NCCT by the National Center for Competency Testing
  • Required 2 years experience as a surgical technologist and experience in two or more surgical specialties


Employment Type

Full-Time

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