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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.

Position Responsibilities:

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

2. Maintain sterile field.

3. Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.

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

5. Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting.

6. Instrument that has been placed by the surgeon.

7. Electrosurgical current may be applied as directed by the surgeon.

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

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

10. containment.

11. Assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure:

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

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

14. Assist RN with circulator duties while under direct supervision.

15. Work assigned shifts, responding when called upon for additional or emergency service as necessary and on-call according to Perioperative policies.

16. Actively participate in providing 2 in-services per year at unit or service level. In-services are approved by the Manager prior to presentation.

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.

Qualifications

Required Education

HS/GED

Graduate of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists preferred

Required Licensure/Certification

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

Note: Title 4 Subtitle B Chapter 259 does not apply to:

(1) A licensed registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse; or

(2) the employment by a health care facility of an individual whose primary functions include the cleaning or sterilization of supplies, instruments, equipment, or operating rooms.

Required Work Experience

None

Overview

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

$18.74 - $25.77 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.