Certified Surgical Tech

We are currently looking for permanent Certified Surgical Technologist’s (CST) Coordinator Registered Nurses to work with a highly well-established hospital or surgical center in Houston, Richmond, Fort Bend, Sugarland Texas, at multiple locations. 

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Shifts & Pay–

Pay range $56,100 – $91,520 contingent upon experience.

Day shift

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

One year of perioperative services preferred

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must be certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), NCCT is acceptable or meet the grandfather clause. Grandfather Clause: The bill includes an extensive grandfather clause exempting all individuals employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009. The clarification notes that legislation does not state employed on Sept. 1, 2009, but rather “before that date. A surgical technologist who is was employed before Sept 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical technologist without meeting the certification requirement.

Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.

Covid 19 vaccination required

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of medical terminology. Good communication skills. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Good hand-eye coordination and basic infection control/aseptic technique. Knowledge of instrumentation equipment used in surgical procedures. Ability to use equipment reference manuals and resources for consultation (perioperative suite in total, positioning equipment, tourniquets, endoscopy equipment, instrumentation, electrocautery equipment, autoclave, liquid sterilizers, washer decontaminators). Should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to unique needs and care for all patient populations.

Our Client is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community for decades. Their hospital services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. 

To apply please respond to this job ad or call/text/ 210-526-0161 or Care@provenirusa.com for more information. When applying please upload a current updated resume.