Surgical Technician I

Company: CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
Location: Bryan
Posted on: September 1, 2020

Job Description:

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.ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY* Join a team of 22 Certified Surgical Technicians in a 19 suite Operating Room. This consists of 16 OR suites, 2 Endoscopy suites, and 1 Cystoscopy suite. We are a Level 2 Trauma Center, so Call is required to include approximately 4-5 weekdays and 1-2 24 hour weekend call shifts each month. The Certified Surgical Technician will assist in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Perform scrub duties and related procedures; Accountable for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment for selected specialty.ACCOUNTABILITIES* ESSENTIAL1. Assists RN with circulator duties while under direct supervision.2. Assists surgical team in the scrubbing role according to the prescribed standards.3. Maintains sterile field. Reports immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.4. Passes instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.5. Assists with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting instrument placed by the surgeon.6. Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon, to an established instrument placed by the surgeon.7. Performs surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure.8. Assures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure.9. Assists in housekeeping duties as directed to insure safe patient environment.* OTHER0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs. #missioncritical#surgicalstjosephmcsurgtechtexasQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS* Education o Required: high school diploma/GED o Preferred: Associate degree (2yr program) or equivalent* Majoro None Specified* Experienceo Required: None requiredPreferred: One to two years'' experience* Skillso Required: Previous Operating Room Experience.* Licensure/Certificationso Required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) required as of September 2010 or ''grandfathered: employees - OR-LVN.#missioncritical#surgicalstjoseph ''texas lab tech''Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.by Jobble

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