Surgical Technician--NorthStar Surgical Center

Surgery Partners Careers • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist to work as an Operating Room Technician on a variety of surgical procedures. The role includes preparing supplies and equipment, operating equipment such as lights and suction, and scrubbing into procedures to organize instrumentation and the sterile field, hand instruments to the surgeon, assist with exposure of the surgical field, and perform related activities under the surgeon’s direction.

When not scrubbed into a case, the technician assists the circulator with patient transfer and positioning, fluid management, obtaining items during surgery, and room turnover. The role also supports Operating Room quality improvement, continuing education, unit planning, staff orientation, emergency preparedness, patient and specimen transportation, room cleaning and restocking, and sterile instrument processing. Other duties may include front-desk coverage and case scheduling. The technician must be available for call as assigned by the supervisor.

The hospital describes a family-style atmosphere and emphasizes teamwork, diversity, employee development, and patient care. The position is full time, with flexible scheduling and no mandatory overtime.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a course in Surgical Technology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Knowledge of standard AORN Operating Room protocols, procedures, and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Function as the Operating Room Technician for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Select and prepare appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
• Operate surgical equipment, including lights and suction.
• Scrub on surgical cases; organize instrumentation and the sterile field, hand instruments to the surgeon, assist with exposure of the surgical field, and perform related activities under the surgeon’s direction.
• Participate in surgical counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and needles.
• When not scrubbed into cases, assist the circulator with patient transfer and positioning, fluid management, obtaining needed items during surgery, and room turnover.
• Participate in Operating Room quality improvement, continuing education, unit planning, orientation of new personnel, and emergency preparedness.
• Transport or assist with transporting patients between patient rooms and the Operating Suite, and transport specimens to and from the lab or blood bank.
• Participate in cleaning and restocking Operating Rooms.
• Assist the Instrument Room Coordinator with assembling and processing sterile instrument sets and supplies.
• Perform other assigned duties, such as covering the front desk and scheduling cases.
• Be available for call as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Individually tailored 6–12 week orientation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Career ladder for RNs, LVNs, and CSTs
• Consumer discounts through Perks
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Cornerstone, the online training system
• Flexible scheduling
• No mandatory overtime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed