Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub & Prep Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to support pre-operative and OR care, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort. You will transport patients, position them for surgery, and assist in preparing the operating room with instruments and supplies.

Under RN supervision, you will scrub multiple specialties, maintain aseptic practices, and follow facility policies on decontamination and safety. This is a full-time, 5 days per week, 8-hour shift.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Under the direction of a professional nurse, perform processes for direct patient care in the OR before and during surgery.
• Proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas (e.g., Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Robotics) as needed.
• Establish and maintain sterile field, pass instruments, and assist the physician as directed.
• Use physician preference card as a starting point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
• Ensure preference cards are kept up to date and complete.
• Work effectively as a team member caring for the patient and cooperating in planning.
• Maintain a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices.
• Demonstrate competency with surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Adhere to Universal Barrier Precautions for patient and staff safety.
• Monitor and control the surgical environment, including traffic, dress codes, and sanitation.
• Familiar with decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Adapts patient assessment and care to population-specific and developmental needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program or Accredited LVN/LPN program

BLS

Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Surgical Technologist to support pre-operative and OR care, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort. You will transport patients, position them for surgery, and assist in preparing the operating room with instruments and supplies.

Under RN supervision, you will scrub multiple specialties, maintain aseptic practices, and follow facility policies on decontamination and safety. This is a full-time, 5 days per week, 8-hour shift.