Sr Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Cypress
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Sr Surgical Technologist (L&D)
position requires proficient knowledge and skills necessary to
carry out delegated tasks associated with the safe and efficient
operating room support functions and anticipating the needs of the
surgeon and nursing staff to support the patient during the vaginal
delivery and/or surgical procedure. This position works
independently, exercising sound judgement, and reports observations
and patient problems to the licensed nurse or surgeon. In addition
to performing the duties and responsibilities of a Surgical
Technologist, the Sr Surgical Technologist (L&D) position will
provide mentoring and guidance for Surgical Tech positions,
utilizing skills and knowledge, helping to train and orient others.
This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions and
practices relationship-centered care in concert with Houston
Methodist Values. Other duties for the Sr Surgical Technologist
(L&D) position will include general patient care and department
upkeep as delegated by licensed personnel. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment that actively
assists interprofessional health care team to achieve optimal
department results. Facilitates open, professional (verbal,
nonverbal, written) communication which includes active listening
and teaching to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by
example. Teaches others to critically think by verbally expressing
rationale for decisions and follows up, providing structured
feedback with examples. Serves as the department preceptor for new
surgical technologists, utilizing skills and knowledge to train and
orient others. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for
assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department
score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares
the operating room, equipment and supplies for the next patient.
Anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for
usage during the procedure before obstetrician scrubs to
accommodate planned procedures. Maintains and accurately
communicates updates for surgeon preference cards within the
applicable service line. Supports the obstetrician during
obstetrical procedures, performing competently the surgical tech
role in the provision of surgical assistance during a variety of
obstetrical procedures including, but not limited to, as
appropriate for the respective entity: vaginal deliveries,
operative vaginal deliveries, cesarean section deliveries, and
other non-delivery obstetrical and gynecologic procedures. Assists
the circulating RN with sponge, instrument, needle, and other
surgical counts. Assists with the care of instruments, equipment
and supplies following surgical procedure. Role models behaviors
and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving
department score for patient satisfaction. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Maintains highest standard of sterile technique pre,
during and post obstetrical procedures and/or deliveries. Prepares
sterile dressings and/or other devices. Cleans and prepares
instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of
the team with terminal cleaning of the room. Organizes the work
flow effectively, problem-solves, and manages multiple ongoing
priorities with minimal supervision. Participates in debriefing and
quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
Initiates corrective actions and improvement activities towards
improving department and hospital quality and safety targets,
reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional
healthcare team. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains efficient
use of surgical supplies and minimizes opening of supplies until
confirmation that will be used during surgery. Makes
recommendations for cost containment during cases. Organizes time
effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and sets priorities.
Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other
team members. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Identifies and
presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement for
department projects and shared governance activities. May co-chair
a unit-based Shared Governance Council. Acts as resource in
surgical technology for the department on other hospital
committees. Participates in one department or hospital committee or
subcommittee and facilitates the accomplishment of the goals of the
committee or subcommittee. Proactively seeks opportunities to
enhance knowledge and learning towards expertise in competencies
with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My
Development plan on an on-going basis. This job description is not
intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other
reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and
responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION High School diploma
or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of
homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of
post-secondary education, etc.) Successful completion of an
accredited Surgical Technology program or military training
equivalency WORK EXPERIENCE Two years as a Surgical Technologist
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED BLS - Basic Life Support
(AHA) AND CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) AND TS-C -
Technologist in Surgery-Certified (NCCT) OR GRNDF - Surgical
Technologist Met Grandfather Clause (Bill 643) Grandfather clause
(Bill 643): 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 was
employed before Sept. 1, 2009, may remain employed as a surgical
technologist without meeting the certification requirement.SB1239,
Sec 259.002: 30 CEUs shall be completed every two years KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies
necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through
on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance
evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and
writing the English language necessary to perform the essential
functions of this job, especially with regard to activities
impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to
effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members
and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus
and application of positive language principles Demonstrates
understanding of medical terminology Demonstrates independence and
exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians,
interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and appropriate use of hospital
database such as EPIC. Ability to access information both in the
department and within the hospital system Strong knowledge in use
of procedure software Demonstrates proficient knowledge of
instruments sets, the use of the individual surgical instruments,
surgical supplies and the use of the supplies Demonstrates
appropriate skills of sterile technique Demonstrates competency in
decontamination and use of autoclave equipment Demonstrate
expertise and serves as a clinical resource in a minimum of one or
more surgical specialty service lines SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other
(department approved) No ON-CALL Note that employees may be
required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe
Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call Yes
TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department May require
travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel
outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile: Houston
Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter
of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will
incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the
doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a
prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290
corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically
advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them
designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and
families the very best and most effective in any health care
facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until
2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans. Equal Employment
Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
--- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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