Surgical Technologist jobs in Longview, TX

Description

Full Time- Full Benefits Package

Monday- Friday (rotating call)

What's in it for you?

• Generous benefit plans that start the 1st of the month following your start date
• High Reliability Organization
• How we treat people in our organization, we are truly committed to patient safety and to our employees
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Plan-457(b)
• Hospital paid Life Insurance
• Employee Discount at our onsite Starbucks, Café, and Gift Shop
• ATM onsite
• Fresh Vending
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off)

About Us:

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan, Surgery.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patient’s lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it’s going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started.

www.nacmem.org

Position Purpose:
Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Preparer and organize the operating room, clean and sterilize equipment, and maintain a sterile environment.

Position Duties not all inclusive:

• Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Gathers checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves.
• Sets up the sterile back table and stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.
• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponges or suctions the operative site.
• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Updates and keeps accurate records of the surgeons preferences.

OUR COMMUNITY:

Welcome to Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas and the official Garden Capital of Texas. Nacogdoches is home of the Texas Blueberry Festival. Nacogdoches is a 300-year-old city known as The Oldest Town in Texas. It’s located in the heart of Deep East Texas almost equidistant between Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana.

Nestled between three national forests and only a short drive from two of the largest lakes in Texas, Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University and has a population of 33,000. Also designated the Garden Capital of Texas, Nacogdoches is recognized for its natural beauty, creeks and trails Nacogdoches has long been a live music destination and remains that today! Classic old venues make for great music, dancing and enjoying a night on the town. Take in live jazz poolside, dance at a local dance hall or simply relax and reconnect at a local wine bar.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist
• BLS (CPR)
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.