Surgical Technician III

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The lead surgical technologist, under the direct supervision of the direction of the Perioperative Services Director, accepts overall responsibility for a designated surgical area of specialty. The lead tech is responsible for assuring all equipment and instruments are operational. Ensures adequacy and organization of equipment, supplies and instruments. Knowledgeable regarding service specific equipment and instruments which are out for repair or need replacement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies and procedures.

• Maintain sterile field.

• Report immediately any breaks in aseptictechnique.

• Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.

• Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding theretracting.

• Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.

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

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

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

• Work closely with the instrument room as service specialist/instrument liaison to assure provision of quality.

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

Job Requirements

Required Education

HS/GED

Preferred

Graduate of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists

Licensure Required

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) or must qualify for grandfathering under Department of State Health Services-Health and Safety Code Title 4 Subtitle B Chapter 259

BLS through AHA

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience as a certified professional and competency in designated specialties OR 3 years of recent clinical experience as a certified professional AND completion of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists

Where You'll Work

We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements.

St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.

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.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Matching Retirement Programs

• Wellness Programs

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.