Surgical Technologist

Description
Methodist Hospital South
Surgical Technologist
Surgery Department
Full Time – Non-Exempt
Day Shifts – Weekdays Only
Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Do you enjoy working
in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? Jump-start your career in our
Surgery Department. Submit your application today!
Benefits:
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive
salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our
team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include
401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition
reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program, and
student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic
opportunity.
The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the delivery of
quality surgical care through planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure
needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during
surgical procedures. Demonstrates competency in surgical technology to include
all major surgical specialty areas; includes gathering and preparing sterile
supplies, equipment, preparing/maintaining the sterile field and assisting the
surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a
safe and efficient manner. Performs routine scrub role as well specifically
delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory
standards and established policies and procedures of the System.
In this role, Certified Surgical Tech will:

• Plans for and obtains the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians’ preference and specific patient needs.
• Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications for uses during surgical procedures. Opens sterile packs, instruments and supplies for each procedure according to established aseptic techniques and protocols.
• Monitors sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to insure integrity of sterile field and maintenance of sterile techniques. Initiates corrective action for any break in technique.
• Prepares medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to physician’s orders.
• Maintains accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps, according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound. Takes appropriate action if item count is not correct and informs the appropriate staff.
• Consistently follows safety procedures and protocols for Timeout and when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals and lasers.
• Performs high-level disinfection using established policies and procedures as required.

_Minimum Requirements:_

• Education: A. High School graduate or GED equivalent required. B. Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist.
• Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above).
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

_Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: _
A. NON-CERTIFIED: No license, certificate or registrations required for the
Sterile Processing Department All other departments no license, certificate or
registration required if they meet the below provision: Per Texas HB 643,
surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and
maintain a surgical technologist certification. Individuals that performed in
a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to
obtain a surgical technologist certification.
B. CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following: i. CST – Certified
Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for
the Surgical Technologist) OR
TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency
Testing (NCCT)
Methodist Hospital Atascosa became part of the Methodist Healthcare System
family in July 2017. With over 60 beds, the hospital serves over 5 counties
and is comprised of healthcare professionals with years of training and
experience who bring compassion and excellence to their work.
Methodist Hospital Atascosa has been nationally recognized as a Five-Star
rated facility by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and by its
grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety score. The hospital is also a recipient of
the Excellence in Patient Safety Across the Board Award and is designated as a
Level IV trauma center and Ambulatory Services Sleep Center. Beyond offering
Methodist-quality emergency care, our comprehensive services have expanded
into orthopedics, cardiology, sports medicine and urology, and will continue
to grow as the area’s needs increase. For more information, please visit our
website at
https://sahealth.com/locations/methodist-hospital-atascosa/.
Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing
applications. Qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring
managers for interviews. Submit your application today and help us raise the
bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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