PRN Surgical Technologist

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist for vascular procedures at our ambulatory centers. You will perform scrub and circulating duties, assist with room setup, instrument handling, and patient preparation in a high-standard healthcare environment.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, sterile technique knowledge, and BLS certification. Prior experience with C-Arm and ultrasound equipment is a plus, with adherence to regulatory and CQI practices.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' related experience. Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Experience with interventional equipment (C-Arm, ultrasound) preferred.
• BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance and setting up of the procedure room in compliance with FMC policies and regulations.
• Stocks procedure room and trays with supplies and equipment prior to procedures.
• Cleans the procedure room and equipment after procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients for procedures as needed.
• Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies to prevent wastage.
• Maintains patient records and follows HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sterile technique

Interventional equipment knowledge

Patient care

BLS certification

Surgical theater

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

Enjoy a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call requirements. Azura’s outpatient vascular centers provide a collaborative, patient-focused environment where team members deliver high-quality care using advanced technology in a comfortable ambulatory setting. Although Azura is part of Fresenius Medical Care, this is not a dialysis position, and our centers do not provide dialysis treatment. Our teams perform minimally invasive vascular procedures, including procedures that support and maintain dialysis access. This setting offers the opportunity to build strong patient relationships while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Performs scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures according to USV/FMS policies and procedures. Assists with preparation of procedure room, inventory of supplies and stocking of supplies in the procedure room and stock room.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the maintenance and setting up of the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Stocks procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure.
• Cleans the procedure room including the equipment and machinery post procedure.
• May assist with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.
• Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice and state regulations.
• Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room.
• Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency.
• Performs circulating duties in the procedure room.
• Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.
• Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.
• Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis.
• Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures.
• May perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep.
• Communicates problems to supervisor and documents issues in the communications log.
• May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.
• Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools.
• Assists with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other USV administrative and operational records.
• Provides clerical and practical support to physicians and staff: Works with the physicians and staff to have all necessary instruments and equipment are on hand.
• May print images and send to the physician.
• May assist with training and orienting new employees on the medical equipment.
• Files paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures.
• Assists with inventory, ordering of supplies and re-stocking of supplies.
• May process x-ray images after acquisitions.
• May archive patient images to comply with USV policies and procedures for patient medical records and state regulations.
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.
• Responsible for assisting the territory with marketing, educating, promoting and selling Fresenius Vascular Care services to dialysis clinics, Medical Directors, nephrologists and other pertinent members of the medical community in an assigned territory.
• They work closely with Sales Management team and Clinical Specialist.
• Provides sales and relationship support to an assigned FVC territory or territories working in conjunction with the FVC Sales Management team / Clinical Specialist, or Regional Director of Sales identifying new accounts for Fresenius Vascular Care services to generate revenue.
• Establish and maintains a close relationship with current user accounts/customers, and researches the local physician market to identify potential candidates/customers for FVC services making the necessary sales calls to these potential customers under the direction of the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing to grow the number of patient procedures performed at the FVC ambulatory centers.
• Maintains knowledge of the vascular care business and services programs provided by FVC as well as the competitors in the local market.
• Acts as the customer relations contact and liaison between the dialysis clinics, specialty clinics and the FVC Center.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.
• See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includesdesk and personalcomputer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facilitywith air temperature control and moderate noiselevels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand in a protective apron for up to 45-60 minutes. Significant travel (up to 50%) within the assigned geography/region may be necessary.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma required Surgical Technologist Certification, preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

1 - 2 years' related experience. Previous patient care experiencepreferred. Working knowledge of interventional equipment (including C-Arm and Ultrasound equipment), procedures and materials/supplies needed for each procedure. Knowledge of sterile techniques. Experience with special procedures utilizing a C-Arm preferred. Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems. Successfully complete BLS certification.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non‑merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.