Surgical Technologist - CLC L&D (Evenings)nnWebster, Texas, United StatesnnNewnnNursing & Care ManagementnnUTMB HealthnnRequisition # 2406200nnEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEnnMinimum Qualifications:nn• High school graduate or GEDnn• Completion of a Surgical Technologist ProgramnnPreferred Qualifications:nn2 years of Surgical Tech experience highly recommendednnLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSnnRequired:nn• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or obtain the certification within 6 months ofnnemployment ORnn• Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, ORnn• Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force,nnMarine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Servicenn• Basic Life SupportnnJOB SUMMARYnnThe Surgical Technologist performs direct and indirect technical tasks for patients before, during, and afternnsurgical interventions. Assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registerednnnurses to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that thennoperating room environment is safe, that the equipment functions properly, and that the operativennprocedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.nnESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSnn• Checks supplies and equipment for the surgical procedure.nn• Scrubs in the prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves.nn• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.nn• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts,nn• Assist in positioning, skin preparation and draping of patient.nn• Passes instruments required during surgery to the surgeon.nn• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.nn• Assists with postoperative dressings.nn• Assists circulator or scrub person in all specialties.nn• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.nn• Assumes accountability in maintaining tray inventory after each surgical case.nn• Helps transfer patients to and from the operating table to the stretcher.nn• Assists in preparing the Surgical Operating Suite for the next operation.nn• Follows processes that promote Surgical Operating Suite efficiency such as First Case Starts andCase Turnover times.nn• Supports new programs and provides updates to the surgeon preference cards.nn• Assists in training students and new employees.nn• Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and developslearning opportunities to meet goals.nn• Demonstrates compassion and understanding.nn• Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor.nn• Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity andrespect.nn• Functions as an independent and supportive team member.nnMarginal or Periodic Functions:nn• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.nn• Performs related duties as requirednnShift:nnFull-time (40 hrs./week) EveningsnnEqual Employment OpportunitynnUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.nnCompensation