Labor & Delivery Surgical Tech (PRN Nights)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Surgical Tech for Labor and Delivery on a PRN Nights schedule. You will assist the RN circulator, prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument counts, passing instruments, assisting with turnover, and serving as a resource to preoperative staff. PRN Nights shifts required, two shifts every two weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist by NBSTSA/NCCT or approved program, or military/public health service equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN circulator with preparing the operating room and patient status.
• Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment per physician’s preference list.
• Perform surgical hand scrubs and gowning.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique during procedures.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and safe prior to procedures.
• Count sponges, sharps, and instruments at specified intervals.
• Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon’s needs.
• Prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with turnover.
• Operate instruments and supplies with competency; act as resource to preop staff.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as Surgical Technologist

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Surgical Tech for Labor and Delivery on a PRN Nights schedule. You will assist the RN circulator, prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument counts, passing instruments, assisting with turnover, and serving as a resource to preoperative staff. PRN Nights shifts required, two shifts every two weeks.