Certified Surgical Technologist III

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

Assists in patient care and preparation of surgical patients; Performs scrub duties and related procedures; Accountable for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of supplies and equipment for selected specialty. Performs in the advanced role of preceptor, service specialist and instrument room liaison.

**E** **SSENTIAL** **K** **EY** **J** **OB** **R** **ESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies and procedures.

2. Maintain sterile field.

3. Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique.

4. Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon.

5. Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting

**Job Requirements**

**Required Education and Experience**

*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

**Where You'll Work**

St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services to residents of Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Baytown, and Clear Lake. The facility includes 53 medical/surgical beds, eight ICU beds and three endoscopy rooms, and offers a range of primary and specialized services—wound care, general surgery, gastroenterology, occupational health, heart and vascular, women’s services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehab services, and sleep disorders.

**Pay Range**

$28.80-$47.52/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.