Per Diem Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub Expert

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a per diem Surgical Technologist to support the OR team. You will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile fields, and assist physicians with instruments during procedures, while upholding universal precautions and patient safety.

The role requires a Surgical Technology credential or LVN/LPN program completion, along with BLS certification; 2+ years of experience is preferred. Per Diem As Needed to cover various shifts is available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
• Experience: 2+ years preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification of Surgical Technologist from NBSTSA within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes related to direct patient care and assistance in the OR before and during surgery.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and assists the physician as directed.
• Uses the physician preference card as a basis for pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensures preference cards are current and complete.
• Works as a team member to care for the patient and support operative procedures.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing aseptic practices and proper traffic control.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a per diem Surgical Technologist to support the OR team. You will prepare the operating room, maintain sterile fields, and assist physicians with instruments during procedures, while upholding universal precautions and patient safety.

The role requires a Surgical Technology credential or LVN/LPN program completion, along with BLS certification; 2+ years of experience is preferred. Per Diem As Needed to cover various shifts is available.