Description
Summary :
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in
preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient
skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains
aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations which could lead
to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for
pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's
care and privacy. Transports patients to and from Operating Room
suite. Positions patients according to type of surgery. Identifies
and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by
setting up tables, instruments and supplies according to type of
case. High School Diploma, CST certification.
Responsibilities :
Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders.
Under the direction of a
professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the
delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR
prior, during and after any surgical procedure.
As the lead tech for a service line, provides
leadership, education, direction, support and facilitation for
improving operational efficiencies within specific service.
Includes care preparation, surgeon
preferences, instrumentation, turn-over times and inventory
management.
Daily collaboration with RN
Service Line Coordinator.
Is a mentor / coach
for orientees.
Ability to proficiently scrub
3 specialty areas including but not limited to : Transplants, Open
Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics etc. is highly
preferred.
Job
Requirements : Education / Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Completion of the Surgical Technology program
is required
Experience
3 years of experience as a surgical
technologist in a hospital or surgery center setting required
5 years of experience preferred
Lead Tech experience or proven track record
as a Surgical Technologist is preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications
BLS
required
Certified Surgical Technologist or
LVN / LPN License required
Work
Schedule : MULTIPLE SHIFTS
AVAILABLE
Work Type :
/ >
Full Time
Certified Surgical Technologist • Corpus Christi, TX, US