Surgical Technician II

Catholic Health Initiatives; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives recherche un technicien chirurgical certifié pour rejoindre une équipe professionnelle dédiée aux soins de qualité. Les responsabilités incluent l'assistance dans la préparation des patients, le maintien d'un environnement stérile et l'assistance à l'équipe chirurgicale lors des procédures. Le candidat idéal possède un diplôme de niveau secondaire ainsi que les certifications requises.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires ou équivalent.
• Certificat CST ou CSFA requis.
• Certificat BLS American Heart requis.

Responsibilities

• Assister l'équipe chirurgicale dans le rôle de scrutateur selon les politiques de CHI St. Luke.
• Maintenir un champ stérile et signaler immédiatement les ruptures.
• Passer les instruments et matériaux au chirurgien.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Resourcefulness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA)

American Heart BLS Certification

Job description

**Responsibilities**

Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures; Accountable for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment for selected specialty. Performs in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist and instrument room liaison.

1. Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies and procedures.

2. Maintain sterile field.

3. Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.

4. Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.

5. Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting

6. Instrument that has been placed by the surgeon.

7. Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon.

8. Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure. 9. Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided 10. Function as a resource for at least one specific service.

9. Utilize/open supplies judiciously, offers suggestions, improvements with focus on quality and cost containment.

10. Actively participate in product evaluations.

11. Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure:

12. Assist RN in updating preference

**Qualifications**

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA)

+ American Heart BLS

**Overview**

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

**Pay Range**

$25.25 - $36.61 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.