Surgical Tech Certified / CST

Company: UT Health Tyler
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Join our UT Health Tyler Medical team as a Full Time, Night, Certified Surgical Tech.
-Advancing Healthcare -Together - -The Future of Healthcare is in East TexasWhy UT Health - East Texas? -Our People. - -Our people truly are our greatest strength. - They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. - We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. -Our Purpose. -We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare. -Our Place. -Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here. -Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. - With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people. -
Responsibilities
Our -UT Health Tyler -hospital is seeking an experienced -Certified Surgical Tech, Full Time. - We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our -Main OR/ -Surgery -where you will be responsible for: -What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist the RN in identifying needs relative to individual patient assessment and age-specific requirements from infants to geriatrics
• Perform a variety of routine/complex procedures with confidence and competence
• Utilize equipment, instruments and supplies in accordance with standard operating procedures to facilitate expected outcome for patients
• Participate in CQI by collecting and monitoring data for performance improvement to produce quality and excellent patient outcome
• Provide good customer service by utilizing good communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure objectives are maintained
• Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care
• Act as a resource and role model for new staff and students
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures while carrying out duties and responsibilities as identified
  Qualifications
  Education:
  
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology programExperience:
    • Customer friendly
    • Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Active listening, hearing and visual skills
    • Must use written and/or verbal sources of information
    • Good problem solving skills
    • Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required
    • Strong time management skills
    • Ability to think strategically and act tactically
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
    • Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions
    • Demonstrates good team workCertification and Licensure:
      • Current certification with one of the following: the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing, or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services
      • CPR certified -Compliance Requirements
        • Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policiesBEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:Service
          • Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.
          • Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.Quality
            • Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.
            • Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.People
              • Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.
              • Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.Financial
                • Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.
                • Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.Growth
                  • Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.
                  • Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why. -Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients. -UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities). -

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