Open Heart Surgical Technologist — Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support surgeon-specific operative procedures across multiple specialties. You will prepare sterile fields, scrub in, and assist with instrument setup and case turnover to maintain an efficient operating room.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree or certificate in Surgical Technology and BLS certification, with 1+ year experience preferred. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available where applicable.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS within 3 months - American Heart Association
• Education: Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology Or a Certificate in Surgical Technology
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgeon-specific procedures with timely accuracy.
• Ensure instruments, equipment and suture are complete and functional.
• Set up sterile field and be scrubbed prior to induction.
• Set up case so that another can step in back table and mayo organized.
• Use resources wisely, avoids unnecessary opening.
• Motions are fluid and not redundant.
• Set up time for a variety of case types within acceptable range.
• Collaborates with surgeon prior to case and adjusts as necessary.
• Able to “run mayo” independently.
• Aware of surgeon’s technique and preferences.
• Adapt style to match surgeon and procedure.
• Confident and competent during routing and emergency procedures.
• Prepares for sequencing i.e. clamp cut tie.
• Anticipates and provides appropriate equipment so attention isn’t diverted from the field.
• Observes technique and intervenes appropriately.
• Performs in first scrub, first assist, second scrub, second circulator.
• Performs case closing activities such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
• Anticipates and provides appropriate and timely intervention for intraop case change.
• E.g. lap to open, uncontrolled bleeding, perforation.
• Actions and behavior are calm, confident, steady.
• Prepares for the unexpected and uses resources wisely.
• Anticipates problem prone and/or high risk procedures and provides for needs.
• Observes induction and maintain quiet.
• Protects patient privacy by own actions and reminds others.
• Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of dual responsibility with circulating RN.
• Communicates needs nonverbal and verbally in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Articulates priority of needs clearly.
• Listens and observes for cues indicating changing needs.
• Contributes to successful unit operations by integrating individual efforts with unit needs, goals and objectives.
• Participates in required call.
• Flexible with respect to assigned area(s).
• Assists others as needed or requested.
• Actions and behaviors foster team; shares knowledge and ideas.
• Attempts to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Performs a variety of activities to ensure an efficient effective unit.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Actions and behaviors promote positive work environment.

Skills

BLS (AHA) certification

Education

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Job description

Carle Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support surgeon-specific operative procedures across multiple specialties. You will prepare sterile fields, scrub in, and assist with instrument setup and case turnover to maintain an efficient operating room.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree or certificate in Surgical Technology and BLS certification, with 1+ year experience preferred. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available where applicable.