Surgical Technologist Certified - General Surgery

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to support pre-operative care and patient preparation for surgical procedures. You will ensure aseptic technique, assist the surgeon, and help maintain a sterile operating room environment in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires completing a Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program, with BLS certification and CST eligibility. Schedule is 4 days of 10 hours, full-time, in New Braunfels, Texas.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Surgical Technology program or LVN/LPN program required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

Responsabilidades

• Under the direction of a professional nurse, perform all processes related to direct patient care and assistance in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
• Proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas; assist as directed by the physician.
• Establish and maintain sterile field, pass instruments, and assist with suturing.
• Use the physician preference card as a starting point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensure preference cards are up to date and complete.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the patient care team and maintain a safe environment.

Conhecimentos

Experience

Formação académica

Surgical Technology program

LVN/LPN program

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels' strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

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:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time