What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position at USPI?
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Pinecroft
USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. Today we are the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country, with more than 350 ambulatory surgery centers and 28 surgical hospitals. We are also part of Tenet Healthcare, a unique and diversified enterprise which enables us to have access to additional resources and a greater support system. We are looking for a Surgical Scrub Technologist for our Surgery Center.
As a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), you will play a vital role in the operating room by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and ensuring procedures run smoothly. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, preparing and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment, and upholding strict infection control and aseptic techniques. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, you will help create a safe and efficient surgical environment while supporting positive outcomes for every patient.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
- Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
- Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
- Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
- Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
- Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
- Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
- Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
- Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
- Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
- Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
- Attends inservices, conferences, and meetings as required.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
- Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences and nurture the contributions of each individual while leveraging diversity to better serve our patients and physicians.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, and aseptic practices
- Ability to anticipate the needs of surgeons and operating room staff
- Proficiency in maintaining a sterile field and preventing contamination
- Effective communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management abilities
- Adaptability to various surgical specialties and procedures
Required Experience:
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA or an equivalent nationally recognized credential (such as TS-C through NCCT) obtained via an accredited program is required in accordance with Texas ASC regulations.
- Previous experience as a Surgical Scrub Tech or in a sterile processing/operating room setting preferred
- Hands-on experience preparing and handling surgical instruments and supplies
- Demonstrated ability to support operating room efficiency and patient safety
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary surgical teams in high-pressure situations