Surgical Tech Non Certified - Surgical Services

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Surgical Instrument Technician to prepare and pass instruments and operate within a sterile field alongside the surgical team. You will assist physicians and nurses, use physician preference cards for case setup, and ensure aseptic practices and safety.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and 2+ years' experience; training on instrument care, decontamination, and OR sanitation. Schedule is 5 days, 8 hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 or more years of experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains the sterile field and assists the physician by passing instruments and sutures.
• Uses the physician preference card as the starting point for pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Maintains aseptic practices and a safe environment throughout the patient care process.
• Demonstrates competency in handling all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

This Job is responsible for preparing and passing instruments and equipment for assigned surgical procedures In accordance with hospital and department standards and is responsible for carrying out identified patient care needs delegated by an RN, Physician or Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
• Use the physician preference card 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.
• Cooperates in team planning and execution.
• Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
• Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. 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.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 2 or more years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time