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

This position is exclusively for individuals grandfathered under Texas Health and Safety Code Title 4, Subtitle B, Chapter 259.002(a)(3)

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Licenses & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
- Other certificates as required by unit/service.

Surgical Technologists are required to hold and maintain certification as a Surgical
Technologist by the Texas Health and Safety Code Title 4, Subtitle
B, Chapter 259.002(a)(1) (see Surgical Technologist II job description)

Surgical Technologists employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept. 1, 2009 are grandfathered under Texas Health and Safety Code
Title 4, Subtitle B, Chapter 259.002(a)(3). They are not required to successfully complete an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and hold and maintain certification as a surgical technologist to be employed as a surgical technologist on or after Sept. 1, 2009.

Work Experience: No Experience Required

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Medical Terminology

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible

Other Requirements: Computer and/ or Key Entry Experience

Equipment Operated: Surgical instruments and equipment.