Certified Surgical Technologist - OR Scrub Pro

Jobtome; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in the pre-operative and intra-operative care of patients.

Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will prepare the OR, maintain sterile field, scrub multiple specialty areas, and ensure patient safety and privacy throughout procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, completed surgical tech or LVN/LPN program, and BLS; 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
• Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

Responsibilities

• Meet 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 to and during any surgical procedure.
• Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
• Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
• Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.
• Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
• Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS

2+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program

Job description

Jobtome in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in the pre-operative and intra-operative care of patients.

Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will prepare the OR, maintain sterile field, scrub multiple specialty areas, and ensure patient safety and privacy throughout procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, completed surgical tech or LVN/LPN program, and BLS; 2+ years of experience preferred.