Ortho & Spine Surgical Technologist — Precision OR Tech

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to prepare and care for pre-operative patients and maintain aseptic technique in the OR. You will scrub and assist the physician, set up instruments per case needs, and transport patients to the OR. Requires completion of Surgical Technology or LVN/LPN program, and BLS.

Two or more years of experience are preferred; strong teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential for this role.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to prepare and care for pre-operative patients and maintain aseptic technique in the OR. You will scrub and assist the physician, set up instruments per case needs, and transport patients to the OR. Requires completion of Surgical Technology or LVN/LPN program, and BLS.

Two or more years of experience are preferred; strong teamwork and adherence to safety protocols are essential for this role.