Certified Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus $5,000

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist / Operating Room Technician to join the on-site staff. The role involves scrubbing on diverse surgical procedures under RN supervision, maintaining sterile fields, and managing instruments and supplies efficiently.

Applicants should have OR scrub experience, formal OR technology certification (C-SA/C-ST), and BLS. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and participate in call

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification in OR Technology (C-SA or C-ST) required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of OR Supervisor and RN, scrub tech provides surgical scrub for minor and major procedures.
• Sets up and maintains a sterile field for procedures.
• Applies knowledge of instruments, equipment, and supplies used in OR.
• Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and efficiency.
• Participates in rotational call system to ensure continuous patient services.
• Follows guidelines for sterile field setup and instrument handling.
• Re-stocks OR supplies as caseload permits.
• Alerts to errors and initiates corrective actions.
• Contributes to quality improvement processes.

Skills

Independent work

OR scrub experience

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in OR Technology (C-SA or C-ST)

BLS certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist / Operating Room Technician

Sign On Bonus: $5,000*

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the OR Supervisor, and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Scrub Tech is responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical procedures dependent on individual competence.
• Sets up and maintains a sterile field for minor and major surgical procedures applying special knowledge of asepsis.
• Applies specialized knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized in the Operating Room.
• Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency.
• Participates in a rotational call system as needed to provide for continuous availability of patient services.
• Follows appropriate guidelines for setting up sterile field and instruments for designated procedures.
• Re‑stocks Operating Room supplies as caseload permits.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.
• Utilizes appropriate lines of accountability for the continuous improvement of quality.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior verifiable experience as a scrub technician in the OR prior to 2009.
• Certification in OR Technology (C-SA or C-ST) required.
• BLS required.

Required Experience

• Previous clinical experience in Operating Room environment desired.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Able to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures specific to an OR.
• Ability to utilize electronic health care record for patient documentation.