Allied / Tech - Surgical Tech

Allied / Tech - Surgical Tech

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Shifts Per Week: 3, Scheduled Hours: 36

Start Date: 07/13/2026, End Date: 10/11/2026, Duration: 13 Weeks

Bill Rate: $75, Shift: Mon-Fri 2:30P-11P

CVOR experience required, 2 years Neurosurgery experience at minimum, Strong ortho trauma experience needed, General, Ortho, Plastics, Uro, ENT and Vascular surgery experience preferred

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites. A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine. Accredited Chest Pain Center. Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team.

Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patients’ skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable One CHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure. Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required. Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required (AHA only) Certified Surgical Technologist or LVN/LPN License required

Work Schedule: 5 days, 8 hours M-F 230P-11P Work Type: Full Time

Client Details Address 600 Elizabeth Street City Corpus Christi State TX Zip Code 78404