Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Surgical Technician III in Lufkin, Texas
Overview
St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Possesses superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation in at least threeor more specialties; Develops, organizes and Delivers continuing education topics as needed by the unit, serving as a liaison to Instrument Techs assigned to the section, and assures equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates superior knowledge and practice in the first scrub role
Understands supply costs and independently Works with team to assure that quality of care is maintained while cost
containment is considered
- Demonstrates superior knowledge of the varied surgical equipment and advanced surgical instrumentation. Assures
appropriate equipment and supplies are available for each procedure
Assists in communication with Biomedical Services on the status of equipment needing repair or maintenance
Educates staff in the care of instrumentation and equipment
Qualifications
Required Education
*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
*Three (3) years of experience
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
and Training
*Able to work in at least 3 different specialty areas.
Pay Range
$21.23 - $29.20 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.