Surgical Technologist Certified - Surgery General

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Performs technical duties to prepare and care for pre-operative patients, including preparing patient skin for surgery according to hospital standards, maintaining aseptic techniques, and monitoring for potential breaches. Provides comfort and support while protecting patient privacy, transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite, positions patients for surgery, and identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the type of 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 current and complete. Works cooperatively as a member of the patient-care team and participates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe surgical environment through technical and aseptic practices, Universal Barrier Precautions, proper traffic control, dress codes, and OR sanitation policies. Demonstrates expertise in the use and care of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment, and competency in monitoring and controlling the surgical environment. Follows facility procedures for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies. Performs assigned patient-care responsibilities in a manner responsive to patients’ population-specific, developmental, physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age-specific needs. Meets applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies and 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 preferred.
Ability to proficiently scrub three specialty areas is highly preferred; examples include 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 techniques 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; ensure cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
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.
Demonstrate competency in monitoring and controlling the surgical environment.
Maintain proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
Follow facility policies and procedures for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Perform assigned patient-care responsibilities in a manner that meets patients’ population-specific and developmental needs, adapting care to their individual needs.
Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned.