Certified Surgical Technician

1 week ago


Victoria, Texas, United States Citizens Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

As a Certified Surgical Technician at Citizens Medical Center, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field throughout surgical procedures. You will apply age-specific needs in the planning and implementation of surgical procedures, demonstrating expertise in scrubbing for cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and thoracic procedures. Additionally, you will take call on a rotating basis, ensuring seamless coverage and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in safety management and infection control programs, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff.
  • Assemble items needed for specific surgical procedures, taking into account each surgeon's preferences and protocols.
  • Create and maintain sterile fields for surgical procedures, adhering to strict standards and guidelines.
  • Clean, assist with the sterilization of, and store instruments, equipment, and supplies, maintaining a high level of organization and efficiency.
  • Identify medications correctly, ensuring accurate administration and minimizing errors.
  • Assist other surgical team members with the cleaning of the operating room, preparing for the next procedure.
  • Assist the circulating nurse and/or anesthesia personnel as requested, providing support and expertise as needed.
  • Assist with the orientation of new personnel, ensuring a smooth transition and effective onboarding.
  • Take call as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the technical skills associated with cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and thoracic procedures, staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and best practices.
Requirements
  • Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or accredited school of vocational nursing.
  • Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.
  • Must use comprehensive judgment in making decisions related to the channeling of communications.
  • Exhibits and exercises an awareness of own legal responsibilities in delivering patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
About Citizens Medical Center

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. As a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility. Our comprehensive Community Cancer Program, outstanding cardiology program, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center make us a leader in healthcare.

Benefits
  • Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD disability, supplemental life, AD&D, flexible spending, and employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
  • Retirement and investment options, including a defined benefit pension plan and 457(b) deferred compensation.
  • Well-being benefits, including paid time off, sick leave, bereavement leave, jury duty/witness service, tuition reimbursement, hospital-paid and administered annual immunizations, healthplex membership discount, YMCA partnership discount for childcare, and employee assistance programs.


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