Lead Surgical Technologist Certified (Shift 6:30AM - 3PM)

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline is seeking a Lead Surgical Technologist to support perioperative services. You will scrub multiple specialty areas such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, and Robotics, while mentoring OR orientees and coordinating instrument turnover and turnover times.

Requirements include a Surgical Technology program, High School Diploma, BLS, and certification as a CST or LVN/LPN license.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Surgical Technology program or certificate.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or LVN/LPN license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all processes related to delivery of direct patient care in the OR.
• As lead tech, provides leadership and education within the service line.
• Scrubs three specialty areas including Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Robotics.
• Mentors and coaches OR orientees; coordinates instrument turnover and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program/certification

BLS certification

Certified Surgical Technologist

LVN/LPN license

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest andforemostacute 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 housea state-of-the-artemergency department, ICU, Cardiac CathLaband 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