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OakBend Medical Center · 4 months ago

Surgical Technologist - Fannin - Full Time - Days

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. They are seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate operative procedures by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining the sterile field and responding to the surgical team's needs.

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Responsibilities

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment

Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistBasic Life Support certificationMedical terminologyAnatomyPhysiologyInfection control/aseptic techniqueHand-eye coordinationInstrumentation equipmentUse equipment manualsCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma or GED required; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered

Completion of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist

One year of perioperative services

Must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM), [NCCT is acceptable] or meet the grandfather clause

Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association

Knowledge of medical terminology

Good communication skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Good hand-eye coordination and basic infection control/aseptic technique

Knowledge of instrumentation equipment used in surgical procedures

Ability to use equipment reference manuals and resources for consultation (perioperative suite in total, positioning equipment, tourniquets, endoscopy equipment, instrumentation, electrocautery equipment, autoclave, liquid sterilizers, washer decontaminators)

Should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to unique needs and care for all patient populations