CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST II

Certified Surgical Technologist II

St Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center Pasadena, Texas

The posted compensation range of $25.25 - $36.61 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures in accordance with their license; Accountable for ensuring maintenance of sterile field and supplies / equipment for selected specialty. Performs in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist and understands sterile technique for instruments and surgical situations.

1. Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to prescribed standards and licensure.

2. Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.

3. Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.

4. Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument which has been placed by the surgeon.

5. Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.

6. Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

7. Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.

8. Assists in housekeeping duties as directed for safe patient environment.

9. Assists RN with duties as needed while under direct supervision.

10. Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided.

11. Function as a resource for at least one specific service.

12. Utilize/open supplies judiciously, offers suggestions, improvements with focus on quality and cost containment.

13. Actively participate in product evaluations.

14. Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.

15. Assist RN in updating preference cards.

16. Assist in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment and an efficient room turnover.

17. Preceptor for students and new employees. Complete preceptor orientation paperwork within established time frames.

18. Actively participate in unit/committee meetings and is an active member of a professional organization.

19. Performs additional activities and duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Education: High school diploma / GED

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of surgical experience

Required Licensure and Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) required or OR LVN

Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 259 allows for an exception to the certification if one of the below criteria is met:

Complete a training program in the US military or US Public Health Service

Be employed in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit monspirit.careers/benefits.