Surgical Technician III

  • Sugar Land
  • Chi
Overview
St. Lukes Health-Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP-Very Important Pregnancy-experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.
Responsibilities
Possesses superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in at least three
or more specialties; Develops, organizes and Delivers continuing education topics as needed by the unit, serving as a
liaison to Instrument Techs assigned to the section, and assures equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.
1. Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role
2. Understands supply costs and independently Works with team to assure that quality of care is maintained while cost
containment is considered
3. Demonstrates superior knowledge of the varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Assures
appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure
4. Assists in communication with Biomedical Services on the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance
5. Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment
Qualifications
Required:
*High School Diploma/GED
*Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First
Assistant (CST/CSFA) required as of September 1, 2010 or
'grandfathered' employees or LVN
BCLS for some locations
*Three (3) years of experience
*Able to work in at least 3 different specialty areas.