Surgical Technologist III - Operating Room - LBJ - FT - Day
Harris Health System, Inc., Houston, TX, United States
Job Summary
The Surgical Technologist III (ST III) proficiently provides perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. The ST III assists the surgical team in performing operative and/or invasive procedures utilizing proper aseptic technique. The ST III works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and uses knowledge and expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
School Education: High School diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited educational program for surgical technologists or comparable US military program.
Licenses & Certifications: Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing. Note military surgical technology trained persons must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
Basic Life Support from an approved American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross program.
Work Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a surgical technologist and/or demonstrated proficiency in two or more surgical specialties.
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Writing /Correspondence.
Proficiencies: MS Word, Personal Computer.
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms.
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call.
Equipment Operated: Surgical instruments and equipment.
Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrates clinical competence in all specialty areas and clinical proficiency in a specified number of specialty areas, as determined by individual facility needs.
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The Surgical Technologist III (ST III) proficiently provides perioperative patient care through the use of equipment and instrumentation. The ST III assists the surgical team in performing operative and/or invasive procedures utilizing proper aseptic technique. The ST III works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and uses knowledge and expertise to act as a role model and resource for other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
School Education: High School diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited educational program for surgical technologists or comparable US military program.
Licenses & Certifications: Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing. Note military surgical technology trained persons must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
Basic Life Support from an approved American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross program.
Work Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a surgical technologist and/or demonstrated proficiency in two or more surgical specialties.
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact); Writing /Correspondence.
Proficiencies: MS Word, Personal Computer.
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Medical Terms.
Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call.
Equipment Operated: Surgical instruments and equipment.
Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrates clinical competence in all specialty areas and clinical proficiency in a specified number of specialty areas, as determined by individual facility needs.
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