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Surgical Tech Job in Corpus Christi, Texas

Coordinator Surgical Techs - General Surgery

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:Surgical Tech

Location:Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

Oversees the daily operations of the Surgical Techs in the Operating Room.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Under the guidance of the Director/Manager, accountable for the following; develop schedules for the unit within budgeted statistics; update associate files, skills checklists, and competencies; In conjunction with the Education department develop skills lab and related competencies; develop documentation to support program; Oversees mentoring of new staff.
  • Provide input on evaluations.
  • The Coord Surgical Techs manage day-to-day issues, working with staff, patients, and doctors.
  • Ensures patient care assignments are safe.
  • Identifies complex clinical issues and develops staff to provide excellent clinical care.
  • Provide direct patient care as directed by the manager.
  • Take calls for the unit as assigned.
  • Participated with Director/Manager in interviews for open staff positions.
  • Assist in preparation for Joint Commission, CARF, and other regulatory body surveys.
  • Assist in or direct policy on the unit utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in unit council and Program Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Attends relevant meetings and communicates information to program members, implements new departmental policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Completion of an approved O.R.T. program required

Experience

  • Two years of experience as a surgical technologist in a hospital or surgery center setting required
  • Lead tech experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • BLS required

 

Work Schedule:

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of 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.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.