What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Our Galveston, Texas team has an opening for a full-time Surgical Technologist. The surgical technologist (ST) is an integral part of the surgical health care team and functions in the role of scrub person. The ST works under the supervision of the registered nurse and surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate, select, use and maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedure
- Prepare and maintain sterile field throughout surgical procedure
- Follow established policies and procedures for sharps, sponge and instrument counts
- Assist in transportation, housekeeping and Sterile Processing as assigned
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Certification/Licensure
Certified Surgical Technologist
CPR
Experience
Minimum 1 year experience with scrub and circulation skills
Prior experience with sterile technique, infection control, sterilization and disinfection procedures
