Senior Surgical Technologist - Galveston (Part Time) Job at UTMB Health, Galveston, TX

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  • UTMB Health
  • Galveston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school graduate or GED

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Program

• Five years of related experience in the field of surgical technology

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Must have and maintain certification as a Surgical Technologist

• Basic Life Support

Job Summary/Description:

Senior Surgical Technologist provides advanced-level technical assistance to the surgical team before, during, and following surgery. Expertly assists in surgical operations under the supervision of the surgeons and registered nurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

 

Job Duties: 

• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.

• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.

• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.

• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts,

• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.

• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.

• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

• Assists with postoperative dressings.

• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.

• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.

• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.

• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.

• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.

• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts and

Case Turnover times.

• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.

• Assists in training students and new employees.

• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops

learning opportunities to meet goals.

• Demonstrates compassion and understanding.

• Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.

• Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and

respect.

• Functions as an independent and supportive team member.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Adheres to internal controls and report

 

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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