Lead Surgical Technologist Certified

Jobtome; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients and to support the OR team. Responsibilities include aseptic technique, patient positioning, and instrument setup for various cases.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, completion of a Surgical Technology program, and 3 years of experience as a surgical technologist.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program is required.
• 3 years of experience as a surgical technologist in a hospital or surgery center is required.
• Lead Tech experience or proven track record as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in the OR before, during and after procedures under RN supervision.
• Provides leadership, education, direction and coordination for improving operational efficiencies within a service line.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program

Job description

Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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: 6:30AM - 3PM Work Type: Full Time