Certified Surgical Technologist
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
5x8 hrs

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Full Time Days

Summary

Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions:
 - Escorts or transports patients which may require applying appropriate transfer techniques
 - Sets up the operating room with supplies and equipment according to the requirements of the scheduled case and maintains physician’s preference card
 - Promotes and maintains a sterile environment in all job assignments
 - Performs scrubbing circulating duties as directed
 - Performs assigned operating room cleanup tasks including disposal, cleaning, inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment
 - Assists in the performance of more complicated treatments, diagnostic procedures and physical examinations as per instructions from registered nurse with documented competency
 - Assists other members of the perioperative team in providing care throughout the continuum of the perioperative experience
 - Performs various clerical functions in support of department operations
 - Participates in department meetings, in-services
 - Serves as a role model for service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
 - Supports effective patient hand-offs
 - Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
 - Maintains safe environment
 - Addresses patient population-specific needs
 - Participates in Performance Improvement activities