Surgical Technologist Certified - Ambulatory Surgery Center

CHRISTUS Health•Universal City, TX

23h

About The Position

Performs technical duties to prepare and care for pre-operative patients, including preparing patient skin for surgery, maintaining aseptic technique, supporting patient comfort and privacy, transporting and positioning patients, and identifying and caring for biological specimens. Prepares the operating room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to the procedure. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs processes related to direct patient care and assistance in the operating room before and during surgical procedures. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed. Works as part of the patient care team, maintains a safe surgical environment, and demonstrates competency in the care and use of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Adapts patient care to the physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs of patients served.

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 is highly preferred; examples include transplants, open heart, urology, neurology, titanium rib, and robotics.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Perform direct patient care and assistance processes in the operating room under the direction of a professional nurse.
Prepare patients for surgery, including preparing skin, supporting comfort and privacy, transporting patients, and positioning them according to the procedure.
Maintain aseptic technique and monitor for situations that could lead to breaches.
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 operating room; keep the cards as complete and up to date as possible.
Work effectively as a member of the patient care team and cooperate in team planning and execution.
Maintain a safe environment through technical and aseptic practices and adherence 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, dress codes, and operating room sanitation policies and procedures.
Follow facility policies and procedures for decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
Identify and care for biological specimens.
Perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets population-specific and developmental needs, adapting care to each patient's needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.