Surgical technologist Jobs in Houston, TX

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This is Elizabeth with ObjectWin. We have an immediate need for the following requirement. Kindly go through the following job details and If you are interested revert me back with your updated resume or call me back at (832)476-7556.

Client: Texas Children's Hospital (TCH Pay Rate: $50/hr on W2 all Inclusive )

Job Title: Surgical Technologist II (36181375)

Location: Houston, TX 77030

Job Type: 3 Months contract

Shift:

The candidate will need to work 7AM -7PM on Saturdays & Sundays & two weekday (flexible) 7AM -3PM shifts on call as needed-

Duties:

Prepares and assists with the preparation of the operating room according to the needs and age appropriateness of the

patient and the surgical procedure as evidenced by the following, but not limited to: knowledge of surgical pathology as

related to the planned surgical intervention; knowledge of allergies (awareness of high risk groups for latex allergy);

knowledge and preparation of special equipment i.e., implants, prostheses, instrumentation per procedure/preference,

and medications.

Applies knowledge of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon, having supplies opened or readily

available in a cost effective manner as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager. Seeks the assistance of the

circulating nurse and references the preference card when unable to make a decision regarding opening versus readily

available.

Attends and participates in in-services and other continuing education opportunities to maintain professional development.

Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments according to the established policy and procedure 100% of

the time as observed by the circulating nurse.

Assists in the care and labeling of specimens 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse.

Acknowledges

CST required. At least 2 years experience across multiple specialties.

Certified Surgical Technologist with BLS certification

Skills:

Scrubs, and wears gown and gloves in accordance with the Recommended Practices and within a reasonable time frame that facilitates counting of instruments, sponges, and sharps, and the O.R. policy and procedure 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse. This includes conducting an inventory count when placing instruments in pan and taking them to the decontamination area ensuring that no instruments are lost as documented on the instrument count sheet.

Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies by inspection, proper cleaning, care, and utilization according to company recommendations and the O.R. policy and procedures 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse. If problems are found, reports to the appropriate person for solution.

Sets up back table, instruments, medications, and supplies according to the type of surgery and the service 100% of the time as observed by the circulating nurse/nurse manager.

Utilizes basic technical skills to implement the plan of care as exhibited by identified unit-based competencies and skills with no more than 5 exceptions, excluding written counseling. Skills: complies with unit policies on the processing and handling of sterile and contaminated instruments; opens and closes assigned rooms according to unit policy; correctly operates the sterilizers and labels and reads the printout to verify that the necessary conditions for sterilization have been met; completes all other unit-based competencies.

Education:

Educational program completion for surgical technologists which may include operating room/surgical training completed in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service- REQUIRED

2 years Experience as a surgical technologist and has experience in two or more surgical specialties- REQUIRED

CST-SUR - Cert-Cert Surgical TECH National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting OR National Center for Competency Testing

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TCH On boarding Process - Mandatory for all Candidates:

• Minimum 2 weeks needed to complete the on boarding process once offer is accepted
• Must clear the 7 years Criminal Background Investigation
• Education will be Verified by Background Check Agency or the Candidate should be able to provide proof of the minimum Education required as per the job description
• Employment will be Verified by Background Check Agency
• Mandatory Lab Screens (Drug Screen, MMR, Varicella, Tdap and TB Test). Candidates can also share the old screening records so that we can check and then schedule the required screens accordingly
• Candidates cannot start on the assignment without completing the above. We will be scheduling and covering the cost for the above

Thanks & Regards,

Elizabeth R

Recruiter

ObjectWin Technology, Inc.

Phone: (832) 476-7556 | Email: elizabeth.r@objectwin.com

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