Certified Surgical Technologist - Ortho & General OR Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team. The role involves preparing pre-operative patients, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons during procedures in a multi-room OR setting.

The position requires adapting to various surgical areas, following universal precautions, and contributing to a safe, efficient OR environment. 5 days a week with full-time shift patterns are typical, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.

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 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.
• Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team. The role involves preparing pre-operative patients, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons during procedures in a multi-room OR setting.

The position requires adapting to various surgical areas, following universal precautions, and contributing to a safe, efficient OR environment. 5 days a week with full-time shift patterns are typical, with opportunities for professional