Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
San Antonio, Texas
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center

Job Title

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Operating Room Technician (ORT)

Location

San Antonio, Texas

Employment Type

Travel Contract (13 weeks)

Work Schedule

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (8-hour shift)

Job Summary

• Assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients, including skin preparation according to hospital standards.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and monitor for potential breaches.
• Provide comfort and support to pre-operative patients with sensitivity to privacy.
• Transport and position patients for surgery.
• Identify and care for biological specimens.
• Prepare the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies based on the surgical case.
• Establish and maintain sterile field, pass instruments and sutures to the physician, and assist as directed.
• Use and update physician preference cards for case setup.
• Maintain a safe environment by following technical and aseptic practices, universal barrier precautions, and OR sanitation policies.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment care.
• Monitor and control the surgical environment, including traffic control and dress codes.
• Follow facility policies on decontamination, processing, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
• Adapt patient care methods to meet population-specific and developmental needs.
• Work effectively as a team member in patient care and cooperate in team planning and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.