Job detail

Certified Surgical Tech FT

USPI

#Medical Terminology #Surgical Procedures #Sterile Field #Personal Protective Equipment #Infection Control #Team Collaboration #Specimen Handling #Emergency Preparedness #Patient Interaction

Quick overview

The Certified Surgical Tech anticipates the needs of the surgical team and maintains a sterile field during procedures. They assist in gathering surgical supplies, perform instrument counts, and ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Scrub Technician Program, with certification preferred. Two years of experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingMedical TerminologySpecimen HandlingInfection ControlPersonal Protective EquipmentSterile TechniquesPatient InteractionEmergency PreparednessSurgical ProceduresHand HygieneSurgical Supplies ManagementEquipment SafetyPreference Cards MaintenanceSurgical Instrument Count

Job description

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, Sugar Land has an immediate need for a full time Certified Surgical Tech!

USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country, with more than 350 ambulatory surgery centers and 28 surgical hospitals. We are also part of Tenet Healthcare, a unique and diversified enterprise which enables us to have access to additional resources and a greater support system. We are looking for a Surgical Scrub Technologist for our Surgery Center.

Job Summary

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
Reporting
Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator

Essential Job

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.