Certified Surgical Tech.

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the Operating Room team under direct RN supervision. You will perform scrub activities and assist with a range of patient care tasks for patients of varying ages in the OR.

Requirements include current Surgical Technician certification, CPR training, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Surgical Technician.
• Current CPR Training Program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub activities under RN supervision.
• Assists with patient care activities in the operating room for patients of varying ages.

Skills

Oral communication

Surgical tech competencies

Instrument/sharp counts

English reading comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technician program

CPR Training Program

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Operating Room
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating

Under direct training of a Registered Nurse (RN), performs scrub activities and assists with a variety of patient care activities for patients of varying ages in the operating room setting.

Required Skills:

1. Possesses effective oral communication skills.
2. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Surgical Technician.
3. Skill and ability to concentrate and monitor instrument, sharps, and sponge counts.
4. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
5. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Experience:

A. Work Experience
One year experience as a Surgical Technician preferred.
B. License/Registration/Certification
1. Current certification as a Surgical Technician required.
2. Current CPR Training Program.
C. Education and Training
High school degree or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program of study required.