CST, Certified Surgical Technologist - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a Surgical Technologist to prepare the operating room, maintain aseptic technique, and assist the surgeon before, during, and after procedures. You will scrub in multiple specialty areas and ensure sterile field, pass instruments, and support patient care.

This full-time role requires a Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program, BLS, and CST within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN license. Four 10-hour days are typical.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet the OneCHRISTUS competencies as a leader at various levels.
• Assist in delivery of direct patient care in the OR under nurse direction.
• Scrub in multiple specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology) as needed.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field and pass instruments to the physician.
• Use physician preference cards to pull cases and set up the OR.
• Keep preference cards up to date and complete.
• Work effectively as part of the patient-care team.
• Maintain a safe environment with proper aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise with surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follow Universal Barrier Precautions for safety.
• Monitor and control the surgical environment and keep OR policies.
• Be familiar with decontamination and sterilization policies.
• Adapt patient care methods to meet individual needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Aseptic technique

Patient care support

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program

Job 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 that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the 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.

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.
• Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
• Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
• Cooperates in team planning and execution.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• 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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required

Work Schedule

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type

Full Time