Sr. Surgical Technologist - OR Services - Surgery - Days - Full-Time
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: November 1, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Surgical Technologist position
requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out
delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient operating
room support functions and related procedures. This position works
independently, exercising sound judgement, and reports observations
and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon. In addition
to performing the duties and responsibilities of a Surgical
Technologist, the Sr Surgical Technologist position provides
mentoring and guidance for Surgical Technologist positions,
utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and orient others.
This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and
practices relationship-centered care in concert with Houston
Methodist values. Other duties for the Sr Surgical Technologist
position will include general patient care and department upkeep as
delegated by licensed personnel.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment that actively assists
interprofessional health care team to achieve optimal department
results. Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal,
written) communication which includes active listening and teaching
to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.
- Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing
rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured
feedback with examples. Serves as the department preceptor for new
surgical technologists, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and
orient others.
- Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance
and responding positively to requests for assistance. Uses
peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score
for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares the operating room, equipment and supplies for the
next patient. Anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and
supplies for usage during the procedure before surgeon scrubs.
Maintains and accurately communicates updates for surgeon
preference cards within the applicable service line.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff by
passing instruments and supplies for surgical procedures,
performing competently the role of the surgical technologist in the
provision of surgical assistance during a variety of surgical
procedures including but not limited to: orthopedics, gynecology,
general, ENT, ophthalmology, urology, CV, spine, neurology,
oral/maxillofacial, and minimally invasive procedures.
- Assists the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and
other surgical counts.
- Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer
accountability, towards improving department score for patient
satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during pre and
post procedures. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization
devices. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal
sterilization, following surgical procedure. Assists other members
of the team with terminal cleaning of the room.
- Assists with implementation and teaching of department-based
safety initiatives and standards of practice. Problem-solves and
manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to
ensure quality patient care. Initiates corrective actions and
improvement activities towards improving department and hospital
quality and safety targets, reporting near misses, and
collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains efficient use of surgical supplies and minimizes
opening of supplies until confirmation that will be used during
surgery. Makes recommendations for cost containment during cases.
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively,
minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks.
Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other
team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and
improvement for department projects and shared governance
activities. May co-chair a unit-based Shared Governance Council.
- Acts as resource in surgical technology for the department on
other hospital committees. Participates in one department or
hospital committee or subcommittee and facilitates the
accomplishment of the goals of the committee or subcommittee.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and
learning towards expertise in competencies with a focus on
continual development. Completes and updates the My Development
plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology
program or military training equivalency
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years as a Surgical Technologist
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
- CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant (NCCSA) -- Certification by
the Surgical Technologist Association OR
- TS-C - Technologist in Surgery-Certified (NCCT) -- National
Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) OR
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) -- the National
Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
OR
- GRNDF - Surgical Technologist Met Grandfather Clause (Bill 643)
-- or meet the Grandfather clause (Bill 643). This bill includes an
extensive grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to
practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept.
1, 2009. The clarification notes that legislation does not state
employed "on" Sept. 1, 2009, but rather "before that date. A
surgical technologist who was employed before SB1239, Sec 259.002:
30 CEUs shall be completed every two years
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology
- Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in
interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and
patients and their families
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge and appropriate use of
hospital database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both
in the department and within the hospital system
- Strong knowledge in use of procedure software
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of instruments sets, the use
of the individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies and the
use of the supplies
- Demonstrates competency in decontamination and use of autoclave
equipment
- Demonstrate expertise and serves as a clinical resource in a
minimum of one or more surgical specialty service linesSUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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