Surgical Technician LHSH OR

Surgery Partners Careers•Lubbock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Certified Surgical Technologist to join their Operating Room team. This physician-owned hospital specializes in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients, with a strong focus on surgical procedures. They pride themselves on providing excellent patient care and fostering a family-like atmosphere for employees, patients, and physicians. The hospital features a 24-hour Emergency Department, multiple operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, day surgery rooms, acute care beds, and cardiac critical care rooms.

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.