Harris Health System

Houston, Texas, United States

Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room, LBJ Hospital / Full-Time / Shifts: 11am 7pm or 7pm - 7am

Posted over 1 month ago

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Job ID
153592
Location
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hosp
Hiring Range:
Hourly Minimum to Midpoint:
21.67
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27.62
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Full-Time
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Regular
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About Us

Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes.

Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease.

Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Associations Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.

Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Job Profile

The Surgical Technologist II (ST II) assists the surgical team in operative procedures utilizing proper aseptic technique. The ST II has current knowledge of equipment, suture, and procedures being performed. The ST II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited educational program for surgical technologists.

Certified as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or the National Center for Competency Testing. Current CPR certification.

One (1) year related experience preferred.

Surgical instruments and equipment

Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Correspondence

Other Skills: Medical Terms, Word Proc

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call

Other Requirements: Computer and/or Key Entry Experience

Benefits and EEOC

Harris Health System benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health System benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health System to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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