Overview

St. Lukes Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook Champions and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise including heart care women’s health and orthopedics.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

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 roles of preceptor, service specialist and instrument room liaison.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist surgical team in the scrubbing role according CHI St. Luke's policies and procedures. Maintain sterile field. Report immediately any breaks in aseptic technique. Pass instruments, suture products, medication, and sponge materials to surgeon. Assist with retracting of tissue and organs, and suctioning by holding the retracting
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Licensure Required:

*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

BLS for some locations

Minimum Experience:

*Two (2) years of experience