Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Groundskeeping, High School Diploma, Hospital, Mammography, Medical Imaging, Medications, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Secondary School, Sleep Disorders, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
LOCATION
The Woodlands, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.
Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patients healing process.
To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.
Responsibilities:
Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure.
Maintains sterile field.
Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument which has been placed by the surgeon.
Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.
Job Requirements
Required:
High School Graduate General Studies and Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience, upon hire
High School GED General Studies and Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience, upon hire
Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire
Technologist in Surgery-Certified, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days
Where Youll Work
The Woodlands Hospital is a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include:
Cardiovascular services
Diagnostic imaging
Women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies)
Neurosciences
Pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries)
Surgery, pathology and pulmonary services
Sleep disorders
Clinical affiliations include:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center