Surgical Technologist Certified - Surgery General

CHRISTUS Health•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Performs technical duties to prepare and care for pre-operative patients, including preparing patient skin according to hospital standards, maintaining aseptic technique, providing support while respecting patient privacy, transporting and positioning patients, and identifying and caring for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by arranging tables, instruments, and supplies for each case. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs processes related to direct patient care and assistance in the OR before and during surgical procedures. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed. Uses physician preference cards when pulling cases and setting up the OR, and helps keep those cards accurate and complete. Works as part of the patient-care team and maintains a safe surgical environment through appropriate technical, aseptic, traffic-control, dress-code, sanitation, and Universal Barrier Precaution practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment; competency in monitoring and controlling the surgical environment; and familiarity with facility procedures for decontamination, processing, and sterilization. Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs. Proficiency in scrubbing three specialty areas is highly preferred. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program.
BLS certification.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification within 180 days of graduation, or an LVN/LPN license.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience.
Proficiency in scrubbing three specialty areas, including but not limited to Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, and Robotics.

Responsibilities

Prepare and care for pre-operative patients, including preparing patient skin according to hospital standards.
Maintain aseptic technique and monitor for situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
Provide comfort and support to pre-operative patients while demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy.
Transport patients to and from the Operating Room suite and position them according to the type of surgery.
Identify and care for biological specimens.
Prepare the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of case.
Under the direction of a professional nurse, perform processes related to direct patient care and assistance in the OR before and during surgical procedures.
Establish and maintain the sterile field, pass instruments and sutures to the physician, and assist as directed.
Use physician preference cards when pulling cases and setting up the OR, and help keep the cards up to date and complete.
Work effectively as a member of the patient-care team and cooperate in team planning and execution.
Maintain a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices and adhering to Universal Barrier Precautions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise in the use and care of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Monitor and control the surgical environment, including traffic control, dress codes, and OR sanitation policies and procedures.
Follow facility policies and procedures for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ individual developmental and other needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.