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Allied Health Professional

HCSS Certified Surgical Technologist

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Certified Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patient before, during and after surgical interventions. The primary function of this position is the scrub person role.
MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

Contributes to the successful operations of UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing.
Assists with preparation of the operating suite including selection and checking of supplies, equipment, and operating room and operating table.
Provides scrub service for procedures as designated by department.
Assists with application of dressings, casts, and splints.
Assists with transfer of patient to and from operating table.
Prepares operating room for next procedures.
Transports specimens.
Second Assistant duties.
Provides technical and supportive patient care functions including age appropriate care as defined by department.
Respects and supports patient/family rights.
Practices positive guest and peer relations.
Participates in and supports quality improvement activities.
Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:



Requires the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/:



High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program.
Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist
Two years of hospital or surgical center experience
EQUIPMENT:



· Standard operating room equipment and surgical instruments.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing &amp; non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, hand/ finger dexterity, and type on a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include regularly working on a Visual Display Terminal (VDT), close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Includes intermittent physical activity such as bending, reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds.
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee may travel by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions and various city and residential environments.
Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting.
Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
Incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for own transportation.
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. (rotate shifts, standby, AA, on-call)
Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal (VDT).
Incumbent may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric, dismembered and deceased patients.
OTHER:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Compensation
Hiring Range: 39.00

Summary 
The Surgical Technician assists with the nursing care of the patients in the OR by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards of practice and policy and procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse at all times. The Surgical Technician serves as a scrub nurse, but not independently as a circulating nurse. Other duties include stocking, replenishing, preparing, and/or selecting supplies and equipment for storage or use during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician assists with housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the OR. Activities are directed toward achieving desired patient outcomes. The Surgical Technician demonstrates the ability to interpret information to identify the patient’s age specific needs and provides appropriate care for the age group in question. The Surgical Technician performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. 
 
 
Qualifications 
Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications 
<ul> 
 <li>High school graduate or GED</li> 
 <li>Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent, or On The Job Training</li> 
 <li>Basic Life Support</li> 
 <li>Certification in the field preferred</li> 
</ul> 
Minimum Experience 
<ul> 
 <li>Clinical experience of at least one year, or graduate of Surgical tech program</li> 
 <li>Field of Expertise: Robotic Surgery</li> 
</ul> 
 #LI-MQ1 
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Summary 
The Surgical Technician assists with the nursing care of the patients in the OR by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards of practice and policy and procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse at all times. The Surgical Technician serves as a scrub nurse, but not independently as a circulating nurse. Other duties include stocking, replenishing, preparing, and/or selecting supplies and equipment for storage or use during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician assists with housekeeping functions to maintain cleanliness in the OR. Activities are directed toward achieving desired patient outcomes. The Surgical Technician demonstrates the ability to interpret information to identify the patient’s age specific needs and provides appropriate care for the age group in question. The Surgical Technician performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. 
Qualifications 
Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications 
<ul> 
 <li>High school graduate or GED</li> 
 <li>Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent, or On The Job Training</li> 
 <li>Basic Life Support</li> 
 <li>Certification in the field preferred</li> 
</ul> 
Minimum Experience 
<ul> 
 <li>Clinical experience of at least one year, or graduate of Surgical tech program</li> 
 <li>Field of Expertise: Robotic Surgery</li> 
</ul> 
 #LI-MQ1 
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Summary 
The OR Surgical Technician (Multi-specialty) is a member of the surgical team who assumes the responsibility for a surgical specialty, serving as the main resource person for instrumentation, equipment, supplies, and procedures within the assigned specialty. The OR Surgical Technician functions under the direction of the RN, assisting with the intraoperative care of patients by performing in the scrub role during surgical procedures. Additional duties may also include, but are not limited to, picking supplies/ instruments for cases, putting away supplies and equipment, decontamination of instruments, and stocking supplies in OR rooms, The OR Surgical Technician will also be able to function on all surgical procedures and will participate in the on-call schedule as assigned Education 
Post high school, vocational/specialized training Experience 
 Previous Operating Room experience preferred. Certifications 
<ul> 
 <li>Required- Graduate of approved program.</li> 
 <li>Required- Certification Surgical Tech</li> 
 <li>Required - BLS Certification</li> 
</ul> 
 
#LI-JJ1 
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Summary 
The Operating Room Surgical Technician assists with surgical instruments in the OR based on procedure performed, standards, guidelines, and policies set for the unit. The Surgical Technician / Surgical Tech functions under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and surgeon. Education 
HS diploma, Graduate of approved surgical tech school, unless LPN with a minimum of 2 years surgical experience Experience 
Preferred experience in OR or SPD but not required Certifications/Licenses 
Required: 
 
<ul> 
 <li>LPN if not a Graduate of approved Surgical Tech School</li> 
 <li>Required: American Heart Association BLS</li> 
</ul> 
Candidates in unit have priority based on unit seniority 
#LI-MQ1 
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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