Surgical Technician Certified Operating Room
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

San Antonio, Texas

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Description

SHIFT: Evenings (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time


Mid Shift
Opening in March 2009, Methodist Stone Oak Hospital continues to grow and build on our reputation as a hospital where high-tech and high-touch come together. Ours is a beautiful, streamlined, energy-efficient, patient-focused health care facility equipped with the most modern technology available and staffed by people who genuinely care for the well-being of others. The hospital's services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, neurosurgery and orthopedics. In November 2017 the hospital expanded by more than 100,000 square feet and 102 beds bringing our total number of licensed beds to over 210.
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission in stroke care and is designated as an accredited Chest Pain Center. The hospital belongs to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery and has become a leader in robotic surgeries with a highly experienced team of surgeons offering this minimally invasive option to patients. We have been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® and by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. Methodist Stone Oak is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov's 5-star rating out of thousands of hospitals. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Stone Oak Hospital under Locations.
In this role you will have the opportunity to support our OR. Key features include:
  • 13 OR's
  • Top service lines include
    • Neurosurgery
    • Robotics
    • Orthopedics
  • Robotics include
    • 2 SI Da Vinci
    • 2 XI Da Vinci
    • 1 MAKO knee robot
    • 1 Globus spine robot
  • 7% annual Voluntary turnover
  • Over 8000 procedures performed annually

We offer you a generous benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment

The Surgical Technologist assists with the delivery of quality surgical care through planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. Demonstrates competency in surgical technology; includes gathering and preparing sterile supplies, preparing/maintaining the sterile field, and assisting the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments to the sterile field. Performs routine scrub roles, as well as specifically delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory standards.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Plans for and obtains the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians' preference and specific patient needs.
  • Prepares equipment and supplies according to manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for uses during surgical procedures. Opens sterile packs according to established aseptic techniques and protocols.
  • Monitors sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to insure integrity of sterile field
  • Prepares medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse
  • Maintains accountability for instruments according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound. Takes appropriate action if item count is not correct and informs the appropriate staff.
  • Consistently follows safety procedures for Timeout and when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals, and lasers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  • High school graduate or equivalent education
  • ONE of the following:
A. Graduate of an surgical technologist program
OR
B. 1 year of experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist prior to 9/1/2009.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following:
A. CST - Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist)
OR
B. TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • NON-CERTIFIED: None if they meet the below provision:
Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification. Individuals that performed in a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to obtain a surgical technologist certification.
EXPERIENCE:
  • None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above)

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