Surgical Technologist Certified-Ortho & Spine Surgery Center Job at CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, TX

ZmlDb2hiQXFHdEFmQmdiN0RxSVB6MGZhdFE9PQ==
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Summary:

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
  • Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
  • Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
  • Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
  • Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
  • Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
  • Cooperates in team planning and execution.
  • Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
  • Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
  • Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
  • Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
  • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
  • Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required

Experience

  • 2 or more years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • BLS required
  • Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Part Time

Job Tags

Part time,

Similar Jobs

Relate Search

Commercial Project Manager Job at Relate Search

 ...Relate Search is partnering with a growing Texas-based general contractor to add a hands-on Project Manager to their Commercial team in North Texas. As Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of commercial construction projects from... 

Omniscius Consulting

Computer Network Support Specialist Job at Omniscius Consulting

 ...Job Description Job Description Our client is seeking candidates for Computer Network Support Specialist roles to support the United States Air Force (USAF) client where we are focused on delivering support to enable and maintain U.S. military with IT support services... 

Middlebury College

CNS 2025 Summer Undergraduate Nonproliferation Intern (C01463) Job at Middlebury College

 ...Accepting Applications The Summer Undergraduate Internship in Nonproliferation Studies...  ...at Monterey (MIIS) is a paid internship. Interns will be...  ...reference must be from your college professor) *References will...  ...internship coordinator. *Students majoring in geology or any... 

PwC

Financial Markets & Real Estate - Transactions, Senior Manager (Boston) Job at PwC

 ...Join to apply for the Financial Markets & Real Estate - Transactions, Senior Manager role at...  ...you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft...  ...does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in... 

NewVine Employment Group

Fulfillment Order Selector Job at NewVine Employment Group

 ...Welcome! Join Our Dynamic Team as a Fulfillment Order Selector Are you ready to be a part of a fast-paced and growing eCommerce company? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a company that values...