Lead OR Surgical Technologist — Flexible Scheduling

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas is seeking a Surgical Technologist lead to prepare operating rooms for surgery, assist during complex procedures, and maintain documentation in compliance with OR and Parkland requirements.

Responsibilities include room setup, instrument handling, sterile technique, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Has completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologist and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist by one of the listed certifying bodies.
• Must have current healthcare provider CPR from AHA, ARC, or MTN.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team during routine and complex operative procedures by functioning in a scrub role, ensuring that the activities meet the needs of the team.
• Sets up and prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment and cleans rooms or equipment as necessary to ensure the rooms are set up to meet the needs of the surgical procedures.
• Serves as a resource in the area of clinical expertise to Surgical Technologist I's & II's to answer questions and assist with complex situations.
• Communicates patient data to co-workers and management to ensure safe patient care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary planning care and assists service specific needs.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients and hospital staff to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Surgical equipment

Aseptic technique

Communication

Shift flexibility

Education

Accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas is seeking a Surgical Technologist lead to prepare operating rooms for surgery, assist during complex procedures, and maintain documentation in compliance with OR and Parkland requirements.

Responsibilities include room setup, instrument handling, sterile technique, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and quality care.