Surgical Technologist Certified - Surgery General

CHRISTUS Health•New Braunfels, 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, and providing comfort and support while respecting patient privacy. Transports and positions patients for surgery, identifies and cares for biological specimens, and prepares the Operating Room by setting up 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 preparing cases and helps keep those cards current and complete. Works as part of the patient-care team and maintains a safe surgical environment through technical and aseptic practices, appropriate use and care of supplies and equipment, Universal Barrier Precautions, and adherence to traffic control, dress code, sanitation, decontamination, processing, and sterilization policies. Provides care adapted to patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs. 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.
Proficiency in scrubbing three specialty areas, such as Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, or Robotics, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Perform OR processes related to direct patient care and assistance before and during surgical procedures, under the direction of a professional nurse.
Prepare patients for surgery, including skin preparation, transportation, positioning, comfort, and privacy.
Establish and maintain the sterile field; pass instruments and sutures to the physician and assist as directed.
Use physician preference cards to pull cases and set up the OR; help keep cards up to date and complete.
Identify and care for biological specimens.
Maintain a safe environment by following technical and aseptic practices and Universal Barrier Precautions.
Demonstrate clinical expertise in using and caring for surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Monitor and control the surgical environment, including traffic, dress codes, and OR sanitation.
Follow facility policies for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ individual developmental and other needs.
Work effectively with the patient-care team and cooperate in team planning and execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.