Operating Room Surgical Tech - Scrub & Sterile Expert

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique and scrub competence for multiple specialties.

Under supervision, you will support the surgical team, transport patients, and help establish a sterile field, contributing to safe, efficient operating room operations. BLS certification is required or expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License 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.
• Uses the physician preference cards 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program

LVN/LPN program

BLS certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. The role requires maintaining aseptic technique and scrub competence for multiple specialties.

Under supervision, you will support the surgical team, transport patients, and help establish a sterile field, contributing to safe, efficient operating room operations. BLS certification is required or expected.