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Catholic Health Initiatives Surgical Technician in Lake Jackson, Texas

Overview

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures; Accountable for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment for selected specialty. Performs in the advanced roles of preceptor, service specialist and instrument room liaison.

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

    1. Maintain sterile field.

    1. Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.
    1. Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
    1. Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting
    1. Instrument that has been placed by the surgeon.
    1. Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon.
    1. Perform surgical counts with the RN according to policy and procedure. 9. Proficiently function in the scrub role for all services provided 10. Function as a resource for at least one specific service.
    1. Utilize/open supplies judiciously, offers suggestions, improvements with focus on quality and cost containment.
    1. Actively participate in product evaluations.
    1. Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure:
    1. Assist RN in updating preference

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA)

  • American Heart BLS

Pay Range

$25.25 - $36.61 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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