Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Full‑Time Surgical Technologist to join our team at our Med Center location (77025).

• Works with specialty surgical instrumentation, troubleshoots problems and repairs
• Assimilates and communicates information received from various sources that is in an accurate, timely, and effective manner
• Reviews instrumentation needs, manages inventory and stock operating par levels for stored instrumentation and emergency carts
• Identifies and follows manufacturer instructions to sort, disassemble, decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instrumentation, flexible scopes, equipment
• Utilizes count sheets consistently to correctly assemble, protect, wrap, containerize and/or peel pack and label instrumentations
• Prepares carts from pick list and delivers instrumentation as needed to the operating room
• Makes rounds through the operating rooms consistently and confirms instrumentation needs are met
• Facilitates room turnovers, adheres to the proper handling of garbage, linen, and biohazardous materials
• Follows manufacturer recommendations for sterilization methods and selects appropriate sterilization methods
• Documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological testing properly to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process
• Records utilization of instrumentation tracking system
• Handles sterile products and ensures stock is placed in the proper location
• Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality
• Assembles and prepares instrumentation for sterilization
• Organizes the workflow, problem solves, and manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
• Participates in staff and self‑development meetings/services and provides guidance and training to other staff as needed
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Maintains professional competences and certifications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique related to operating room preparation and procedures
• Proficiency in medical and surgical technology
• Strong knowledge of operating equipment and supplies
• Leadership skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Formal education in surgical technology
• Current Surgical Technologist Certification from an accredited program or completion of an approved military program
• BLS certified
• Must complete additional educational requirements as assigned by due dates
• Annual employee health requirement as established by the facility (e.g., PPD annual testing)

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Basic Life and Voluntary Insurance Plans with AD&DD
• 401(k) with a 2‑year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Townsen Memorial by 2x.