Surgical Technician III

Where Youll Work

St. Lukes HealthSugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIPVery Important Pregnancyexperience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Possesses superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in at least three or more specialties; Develops organizes and Delivers continuing education topics as needed by the unit serving as a liaison to Instrument Techs assigned to the section and assures equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.

Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role

Understands supply costs and independently Works with team to assure that quality of care is maintained while cost containment is considered

Demonstrates superior knowledge of the varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure

Assists in communication with Biomedical Services on the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance

Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST / CSFA) required as of September 1 2010 or grandfathered employees or LVN BCLS for some locations

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Three (3) years of experience

Able to work in at least 3 different specialty areas.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1