? Understands the services provided by the surgeon in relation to the patient?s restoration to health and return to the community.
? Functions efficiently and professionally in all aspects of surgical care, both routine and special procedures.
? Applies the principals of asepsis in a knowledgeable manner. Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
? Prepares, and know the specific uses of, all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures.
? Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures and displays dexterity in the use of the required instrumentation.
? Anticipates the needs of the surgeon to minimize the patient?s exposure to surgical and anesthetic states
? Identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgment in instituting established procedures to respond to emergencies in a calm, efficient manner.
? Integrates operating room services with the total hospital environment.
? Completes assigned duties during shift as evidenced by lack of unjustified overtime. Reports off to the appropriate licensed nurse at end of shift.
? Does not abuse sick or personal days. Maintains personal health, adheres to sick policy guidelines.
? Demonstrates neatness, cleanliness, and appropriate grooming. Adheres to dress code policy.

Education

Required:

    High School

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred:

    C-Cert Surgical Tech

    C-BLS

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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