Surgical Technologist Certified

Jobtome; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Surgical Hospital Corpus Christi is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to support the OR team in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role supports pre-operative patient care, sterile technique, and instrument handling for procedures including orthopedic, general, ENT, and other specialties in our 11-room OR complex.

The ideal candidate will have a surgical technology credential or LVN/LPN background, a high school diploma, and at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient skin for surgery and maintains aseptic technique.
• Sets up the Operating Room with tables, instruments, and supplies for each case.
• Transports patients to and from the OR and positions them per procedure.
• Maintains sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon as directed.
• Cares for biological specimens and adheres to universal precautions and safety policies.
• Operates under the direction of a professional nurse and supports OR team planning.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program

Job description

Description Surgical Technologist Certified (5 DAYS - 8 HOURS) Location: Surgical Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX Shift: 5 DAYS, 8 HOURS CHRISTUS Surgical Hospital's Operating Room (OR) is a vital part of our patient care team. Our facility has 33 beds, 11 Operating Rooms, 2 Endoscopy Procedure rooms, and 3 Isolation Rooms. We provide exceptional surgical services to a diverse patient population. Our primary surgical procedure is orthopedic surgery with a particular focus on hip and knee replacement surgery using the exclusive and less invasive MAKOplasty procedure. In addition to orthopedic surgery, we also perform general surgery, ENT, eye, podiatry, dental, plastics, bariatrics and GYN procedures. We are committed to providing the best surgical care to our patients by focusing on their needs and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Our skilled surgeons and staff deliver excellent and compassionate care, resulting in superior patient outcomes. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive work culture that values teamwork and motivates our staff to deliver the best possible patient care. We recognize that our employees are critical to our success, and we value their contributions. We are dedicated to providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities for our staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional patient care.

Summary

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques;
actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

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. 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 always implementing technical and aseptic practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the 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 adapt 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 is required Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time