Certified Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub & Sterile Field Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients in the Operating Room. This role involves prepping patient skin, maintaining aseptic technique, and transporting patients to and from the OR while upholding patient privacy and comfort.

The position requires a High School Diploma, completion of a Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Surgical Technology program or accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
• BLS required; Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes related to direct patient care and assistance in the OR prior to and during procedures.
• Proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas (including Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics) when possible.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and assists the physician as directed.
• Uses physician preference cards as starting point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Keeps preference cards up to date and complete.
• Works effectively as a team member caring for the patient and participating in planning and execution.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients in the Operating Room. This role involves prepping patient skin, maintaining aseptic technique, and transporting patients to and from the OR while upholding patient privacy and comfort.

The position requires a High School Diploma, completion of a Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program, and BLS certification.