Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Surgical Technician in Sugar Land, Texas
Overview
St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, our experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.
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.
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Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
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 aseptic technique.
Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.
Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Licensure Required:
*High School Diploma/GED
*Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CST/CSFA) required as of September 1, 2010 or "grandfathered" employees or LVN
BCLS for some locations
Minimum Experience:
*Two (2) years of experience
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Pay Range
$25.25 - $36.61 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.