OR Surgical Tech (Cert) FT McAllen

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The surgical technologists will be working directly with the surgical team. The surgical technologists will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite according to age specific, medical condition and surgeon preference. The candidate will also perform appropriate sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures. It will be required for the candidate to cross train to other surgical areas in our system.

The candidate will demonstrate competency to aseptic surgical equipment annually. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification 2. Willingness to be cross trained to other areas 3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer. EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 4.

Must have a certificate of completion from a Surgical Technologist program or a military training program and maintain. 5. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.