Surgical Technician LHSH OR

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lubbock, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist to join our Lubbock Heart team. We are a physician-owned hospital specializing in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients, with a focus on surgical procedures. We pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care and fostering a family-like atmosphere for patients, families, physicians, and employees. This role offers a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are valued, and every employee's contribution impacts patient outcomes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Successful completion of a course in Surgical Technology.
CST required.
Certified in BLS.
Knowledge of standard AORN OR protocols, procedures, and conduct.

Responsibilities

Function as the Operating Room Technician on a variety of surgical procedures.
Select and prepare the appropriate supplies and equipment for the surgical cases.
Operate surgical equipment i.e., the lights, suction, etc.
Scrub on surgical cases and participate in surgery by organizing the instrumentation and the sterile field, handing instruments to surgeon, assisting in exposure of the surgical field and perform related activities under the direction of the surgeon.
Participate in surgical counts; instrument(s), sponge(s), sharp(s), and needle(s).
When not scrubbed in on cases, assists the circulator in the operating room with activities such as patient transfer, positioning, management of fluids, obtaining of needed items during surgery, and assisting in room turnover activities.
Participate in general Operating Room activities related to quality improvement, continuing education, maintenance of unit planning, orientation of new personnel, emergency preparedness.
Transport or assist in transportation of patient from patient room to Operating Suite, and transport of specimens to and from the lab/blood bank.
Participate in cleaning and restocking of the Operating Rooms.
Assist Instrument Room Coordinator with the assembling and processing of sterile instrument sets, and supplies.
Assists in other duties as assigned i.e., covering the front desk, and scheduling of cases.
Be available for call as assigned by supervisor.