Surgical Technician III

CHI

Livingston (TX)

On-site

USD 31,009 - 43,793

Full time

14 days+

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Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

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Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Job summary

A leading health care provider in Texas seeks a Surgical Tech to assist in operating room procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile conditions, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring the right instruments are available. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma and certifications like CST or BLS. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.
BLS certification from AHA required.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team.
Maintain a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.
Function as a resource for at least one specific service in the OR.

Skills

Adaptability

Team-player mindset

Enthusiasm for supporting surgical procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technologists

Tools

BLS Certification

CST or TS-C Certification

CSFA Certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Position Responsibilities

Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies and procedures.
Maintain sterile field.
Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting.
Instrument that has been placed by the surgeon.
Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon.
Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.
Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided
Function as a resource for at least one specific service.
Utilize/open supplies judiciously, offers suggestions, improvements with focus on quality and cost containment.
Actively participate in product evaluations.
Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.
Work closely with the instrument room as service specialist/instrument liaison to assure provision of quality.
Assist in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment and an efficient room turnover.
Assist RN with circulator duties while under direct supervision.
Work assigned shifts, responding when called upon for additional or emergency service as necessary and on-call according to Perioperative policies.

Job Requirements

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred

Graduate of an accredited educational program for Surgical Technologists

Licensure/Certifications Required

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) or Certified First Assistant (CSFA)

BLS (AHA only)

Experience Required

None

Where You'll Work

We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements.

St. Luke’s Health - Memorial Hospital in Livingston, TX, is located just off Highway 59 south. The 66-bed hospital provides more than 60,000 patient services each year, with half of those services being offered in the Level 4 Trauma-Designated Emergency Department. Services offered include, Orthopedic care, Women’s Services, and a state-of-the-art Sleep Center. Imaging services include MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine scans, 4D Ultrasound, cardiac echocardiograms, fluoroscopy, bone density scanning and 3D mammography.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

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