Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth is seeking a Surgical Associate for fulltime days. The role supports operating room teams, stocks supplies, moves patients, and helps with room turnover under the supervision of the circulating nurse.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BCLS certification; prior patient care experience is preferred. This position offers day shifts with no call and no weekends, at a fulltime status within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required prior to providing independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine stocking chores in the OR area, restocking blankets, saline, and supplies.
• Assists in moving patients to and from operating room suites following patient identification requirements.
• Maintains patient dignity, confidentiality and safety during transfers and positioning.
• cleans and decontaminates beds, stretchers, and OR equipment between uses.
• Assists with room cleanup before/after surgery and proper waste disposal.

Skills

English (read/write/speak)

Standing/walking

Heavy equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work Location:

Work Location:

Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76132

Work Hours:

Full-Time Days

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) no call and no weekend requirements

What You Will Do

Completes routine stocking chores:

• Restocks warmer with blankets and saline
• Changes sharps containers
• Stocks linen, and bags for trash and linen, as well as red bags
• Stocks Expose II
• Ensures two arm boards and safety strap available for case
• Stocks and replaces suction liners
• Stocks sterile towels in cores
• Stocks masks and OR room gels and sanitizers
• Empties soiled linen carts to linen chute

Assists in moving patients to and from the operating room suites.

• Follows patient identification requirements.
• Maintains patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Communicates appropriately with patients and families.
• Observes safety procedures in moving patients.
• Helps with patient positioning
• Demonstrates basic understanding of asepsis
• Decontaminates beds and stretchers between uses
• Makes up beds and stretchers

Assists in room cleanup before and/or after surgery.

• Disposes of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Uses personal protective gear as required.
• Follows procedure for cleaning of operating rooms and equipment.
• Transports instruments to decontamination areas according to procedure.
• Puts equipment and supplies away in appropriate place.
• Restocks items

Other duties as assigned

• Follows directions of circulating nurse in obtaining equipment, instruments and supplies as requested.
• Answers call from Surgery Control Desk without delay
• Acts as team member

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Surgical Associate

• You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving the southwest Fort Worth area and its surrounding communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County. Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department. Additionally, we are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 5-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req

Experience

previous patient care experience Pref

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills

Read, write and speak English; Able to stand/walk for majority of hours of their work shift; Easily move heavy equipment & supplies ( up to 250 lbs on wheels) without endangering themselves or others.