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Texas Children's Hospital · 3 months ago

Surgical Technologist II

The Woodlands, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Texas Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital in Texas, dedicated to providing specialized care for children and adolescents. The Surgical Technologist II will be responsible for handling instruments and supplies during surgical procedures while assisting the physician and performing related patient care duties.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

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 surgeon's needs, having supplies opened or available in a cost-effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the circulating nurse's 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

Qualification

CST-SUR certificationTSC-NCCT certificationSurgical technologist experienceOperating room trainingEffective time management

Required

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

Company

Texas Children's Hospital

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Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital.

Founded in 1954

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://texaschildrenspeople.org/

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