Sr Surgical Technologist-Perioperative Services

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At Houston Methodist, the Senior Surgical Technologist position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to carry out delegated tasks associated with safe and efficient operating room support functions and related procedures. The role works independently, exercises sound judgment, 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 Senior Surgical Technologist provides mentoring and guidance for other Surgical Technologist positions, using skills and knowledge to train and orient new staff.

This position is responsible for assigned non‑nursing functions and practices relationship‑centered care in concert with Houston Methodist values. Other duties include general patient care and department upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel.

Non‑exempt

• 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

• Two years as a Surgical Technologist

• BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association
• Must hold a certification (CST from NBSTSA, TS‑C from NCCT, or CSA from NCCSA) or meet the grandfather clause (Bill 643) which exempts individuals employed as surgical technologists before Sept. 1, 2009. SB1239, Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be completed every two years.

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary to perform essential functions, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a customer‑service focused manner using positive language principles.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Independence and sound judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients and their families.
• Proficient knowledge and appropriate use of the hospital database such as EPIC, accessing information within the department and the hospital system.
• Strong knowledge of procedural software.
• Proficient knowledge of instrument sets, use of individual surgical instruments, surgical supplies, and supplies handling.
• Competency in decontamination and use of autoclave equipment.
• Expertise and serves as a clinical resource in at least one or more surgical specialty service lines.

• Promotes a positive work environment, actively assisting the interprofessional health care team to achieve optimal department results, facilitating open professional communication, active listening, and teaching to achieve mutual understanding.
• Teaches others to think critically by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and providing structured feedback with examples; serves as the department preceptor for new surgical technologists.
• Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests; uses peer‑to‑peer accountability toward improvement of department engagement scores.

• Prepares the operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient; anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during procedures before surgeon scrubs.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and nursing staff…