Surgical Technician III

Overview

St. Lukes Health-The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke's Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women's health and orthopedics.

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