Surgical Technician II
About The Position
As a Surgical Technician, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team to perform a variety of procedures. You will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and help maintain a sterile environment. The role requires adapting quickly, collaborating effectively with the OR team, and supporting patients’ healing through complex surgical procedures. You will assist the surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure. You will maintain the sterile field, promptly report breaks in aseptic technique, and pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to the surgeon. You will also assist with retracting tissue and organs and suctioning by holding retracting instruments placed by the surgeon. Electrosurgical current may be applied, as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon. Surgical counts are performed with the RN according to policy and procedure. St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279-bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. It serves East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually, along with local charity care and community support. The facility offers comprehensive health care, including stroke care, emergency services, imaging, OBGYN, wound care, infusion, laboratory services, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Minimum of two years of surgical experience.
- Certified Surgical Technologist or Technologist in Surgery-Certified.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room and surgical team for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
- Assist the surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure.
- Maintain the sterile field and immediately report breaks in aseptic technique.
- Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to the surgeon.
- Assist with retracting tissue and organs and suctioning by holding retracting instruments placed by the surgeon.
- Apply electrosurgical current as directed by the surgeon to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.
- Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
