TX - Surgical Tech - Surgical - Midland

Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs
Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to assess, project and plan for procedural needs
Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
Combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology programs accredited through ARC/STSA, a collaborative effort of AST and Client, by CAAHEP. CAAHEP is a recognized accreditation agency of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition, surgical technology programs are located in educational institutions that are institutionally accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or The Joint Commission. The ARC/STSA is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA).
Must be certified or have been grandfathered in to the surgical technology position. Those employees who were employed at MMH prior to 2009 who graduated from an accredited surgical technology program may be grandfathered in to the surgical technology position. However, if these employees terminate their employment and return they must return with Certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days, Full Time
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Surgical Technologist
Bilingual:
No
Holiday Coverage Required:
No