Certified Surgical Technician (CST) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - (FT)

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety, and efficiency of the sterile field throughout the operation. Applies age-specific needs in the planning and implementation of the surgical procedure. Possesses expertise in scrubbing for cardiovascular, peripheral vascular and thoracic procedures. Must take call on a rotating basis.

Job Specific:

Participates in the safety management and infection control programs (EF).
Assembles items needed for specific surgical procedures with knowledge of each surgeon's preferences (EF).
Creates and maintains sterile fields for surgical procedures (EF).
Cleans, assists with the sterilization of, and stores instruments, equipment and supplies (EF).
Identifies medications correctly (EF).
Assists other surgical team members with the cleaning of the operating room in readiness for the following procedure (EF).
Assists the circulating nurse and/or anesthesia personnel as requested (EF).
Assists with the orientation of new personnel (EF).
Takes call as assigned (EF).
Demonstrates proficiency in the technical skills associated with cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and thoracic procedures (EF).

Hospital:

Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM 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 State of Texas
BLS
Must use comprehensive judgment in making decisions related channeling of communications
Exhibits and exercises an awareness of own legal responsibilities in delivering patient care

PREFERRED

2 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse

COMPANY PROFILE

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. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

Medical, Dental, Vision
STD, LTD Disability
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Flexible Spending (FSA)
Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

Paid Time Off
Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
Tuition Reimbursement
Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
YMCA partnership discount for childcare
Employee Assistance Programs
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