Certified Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Welcome to Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kirby Glen

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Kirby Glen is a fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) committed to delivering the highest quality surgical care and exceptional experiences for patients and their families.

Experience with ophthalmology is REQUIRED for this role.


Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist is an integral part of the surgical team, responsible for scrubbing for surgical procedures and maintaining aseptic technique throughout the process. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, this role involves preparing and maintaining surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, as well as ensuring patient safety and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Specialties include: Orthopedics, ENT, General Surgery, GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Plastics, Podiatry, and Urology.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms for procedures by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and sterile.
  • Scrub and assist surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile field at all times.
  • Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide instruments and supplies promptly.
  • Ensure correct counts of sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after the procedure.
  • Care for and handle surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
  • Assist with patient positioning, draping, and prepping as needed.
  • Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines to minimize risks to patients and staff.
  • Support and participate in quality improvement activities within the center.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, physicians, and patients.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create partnerships that lead to better care. We work with physicians and health systems to deliver first-class ambulatory solutions across the United States, committed to providing surgical services with efficiency and clinical excellence.

We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and respects individual differences. A diverse workforce combined with an inclusive culture makes us stronger and better equipped to meet the needs of our patients and physicians.

  • Proficiency in maintaining sterile technique and handling surgical instruments.
  • Ability to anticipate surgeon and team needs during procedures.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of infection control standards and OR safety protocols.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
  • At least 1 year of ophthalmology/eye procedure experience.
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or 2 years of experience in the role.
  • Prior experience in an ambulatory surgery center environment.
  • Familiarity with multiple specialties, including orthopedics, ENT, and GI.

About the Company

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United Surgical Partners International

Strength in Numbers
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and Tenet have combined forces to create the nation’s largest ambulatory surgery provider. Our combined network of exceptional surgical and imaging facilities includes approximately 20 imaging centers, and over 265 short-stay surgical facilities. Together, our partnerships include 50 health systems and more than 4,000 physicians.

Nationwide Experience
Our partners deliver high quality ambulatory solutions in safe, efficient and caring USPI facilities in communities of every size across 29 states. Our physician partners are focused on providing quality patient care, in part because they are invested in their USPI facility. We provide the infrastructure and support they need to perform their best. This is one of the advantages of partnering with USPI.

Quality Patient Services
We share a vision with our physician and health system partners. Our goal is to provide the quality of healthcare services we would insist upon for our own families. Since our founding in 1998, this goal has helped us grow exponentially. Today, our strategic joint venture with Tenet establishes USPI as one of the nation's leading providers of ambulatory solutions.

Operating Excellence
Our size and experience in developing and operating ambulatory facilities and strategic vision allow our facilities to achieve both high patient satisfaction and solid financial results. Moreover, because we engage physicians in the governance and growth of the facility, we also achieve excellent clinical outcomes.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.uspi.com/