Surgical Associate - Operating Room - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Surgical Associate for the Operating Room at Fort Worth, TX. This full-time, day-shift role supports high-volume surgeries and patient care across the perioperative spectrum, delivering safe, quality care.

Responsibilities include stocking, moving patients to and from the OR, room turnover, and assisting with complex surgical procedures as needed. Join a strong, collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Previous patient care experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine stocking chores.
• Assists in moving patients to and from the operating room suites.
• Assists in room cleanup before and/or after surgery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Mobility & lifting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Surgical Associate – Operating Room - Full-Time, Days

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

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-Time, Day Shift (40 Hours/Week) 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Department Highlights

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 75 surgeries/day
• Level I Trauma Candidate performing high-acuity and intense surgical procedures capable of providing excellent clinical experience to the new hire.
• Robotics, Complex spine and ortho trauma, and intricate plastic surgery cases are the highlight of surgical offerings at THFW

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

• Previous patient care experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

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

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

What You Will Do

• Completes routine stocking chores
• Assists in moving patients to and from the operating room suites
• Assists in room cleanup before and/or after surgery
• Other duties as assigned

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Surgical Associate

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930. We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.