Memorial Hermann

Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care

Certified Surgical Technologist - Endoscopy

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
Certified in Basic Life Support.
Hold current certification as a Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served and knowledge of growth and development principles across different life cycles.
Demonstrate knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts and the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
For the described experience classifications, New Grad is under 1 year, Surg Tech I is 1 year, Surg Tech II is 2–4 years, and Surg Tech III is 5 or more years.

Responsibilities

Provide proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation.
Function as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative or invasive procedures, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory.
Act as a role model and resource for other staff using relevant knowledge and expertise.
Provide support for case readiness and flow to facilitate the overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
Verify the functioning and adequate availability of supplies, instruments, and equipment before surgical procedures, as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources.
Apply asepsis principles in a knowledgeable manner to provide optimal patient care in the operating room.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements to support professional growth and development.
Support department goals that contribute to organizational success and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Create compassionate, personalized experiences for community members and model service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One or more years of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.
Endoscopy experience is a plus.

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Certified Surgical Tech, Endoscopy
*Full time; 6:30am-3pm, Monday-Friday
*Call required
*1+ year of Surgical Tech experience preferred
*Endoscopy experience a plus
*BLS (American Heart Assoc) required
*This position will be strictly working in Endoscopy. Will not be required to scrub in this role.
This position is located at Memorial Hermann Cypress.

Position responsible for providing proficient perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. Position functions as a scrub assistant to the physician performing operative and/or invasive procedures. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and as outlined in the Surgical Technologist Skills Inventory; uses knowledge/expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.

Position must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served as well as knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program

License/Certification: Certified in Basic Life Support and current Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology & Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

New Grad <1 year
Surg Tech I =1 year
Surg Tech II = 2-4 years
Surg Tech III = 5+ years

Principal Accountabilities

Demonstrates knowledge and practice of perioperative patient care concepts; demonstrates the ability to perform independently as first scrub in assigned specialty areas.
Provides support for readiness and flow of cases to facilitate overall functioning of the unit, performing assigned duties as needed.
Verifies functioning and adequate availability of supplies/instruments/equipment prior to the surgical procedure as indicated by the surgeon’s preference card and other available resources; demonstrates the application of the principles of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner that provides for optimal patient care in the OR.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Memorial Hermann

Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care

Memorial Hermann Health System is a nonprofit, community-owned health system serving the Greater Houston area with more than 260 care delivery sites. It delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through an integrated network that combines clinical expertise with advanced technology. The system differentiates itself through its community ownership, value-driven culture, and broad network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Its goal is to improve regional health outcomes by providing comprehensive, accessible care and leveraging innovation to personalize treatment.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $5M
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1907

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