Surgical Tech Cardiac 8k Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is searching for a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist surgical teams during procedures. This role involves preparing operating rooms, ensuring an aseptic environment, and providing exceptional patient care throughout the surgical process.

Key qualifications include a High School Diploma and CST certification, alongside experience with surgical specialties. UTSW offers competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive healthcare plans, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of surgical specialties experience needed.
• CST certification or BLS course certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN by preparing operating room for surgical procedures.
• Provide perioperative care and manage surgical supplies.
• Maintain sterile environment and promote patient safety.
• Coordinate tasks with unlicensed healthcare team members.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical specialties

Operating room equipment

Communication

Aseptic technique

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of surgical technology training

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist

$8,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Orientation schedule: Monday‑Friday, 06:15‑14:45 for up to 12 weeks.

Taking call is required.

Clements University Hospital

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience with knowledge of eight (8) to ten (10) surgical specialties and able to operate basic/standard operating room equipment.
• Licenses and Certifications (CST) – completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US military or US public health services; or was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 required. Or (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

Cardiac experience

Job Duties

• Assist Registered Nurse Circulator by organizing, prioritizing tasks, and preparing operating room for each surgical procedure and arrival of patient in an efficient and timely manner. Maintain ongoing communication with Registered Nurse Circulator regarding surgical procedure and patient status.
• Provide perioperative patient care through selection, inspection, and opening of surgical supplies and equipment in a timely manner according to age‑specific concerns for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults and physician's preference list.
• Apply standards of aseptic and sterile technique and correct break in technique during surgical procedure. Create and maintain sterile field with essential surgical supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure in a timely, functional, and organized manner.
• Promote patient safety by checking all equipment for proper working order prior to surgical procedure.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and formal and inventory instrument counts with Registered Nurse Circulator at proper count intervals according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Pass surgical instruments and anticipate surgeon's needs during surgical procedure.
• Perform surgical hand scrubs, gowns and gloves for self and others.
• Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for terminal sterilization. Assist with operating room turnover.
• Lead, direct, and coordinate perioperative patient care assignments of unlicensed members of healthcare team by serving as technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to perioperative staff rotating through specialty service.
• Complete written clinical performance evaluation form in a timely manner.
• Organize and prioritize perioperative tasks based on identified need. Demonstrate competency to operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Demonstrate proficiency and independence.
• Resolve minor issues of counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and environment prior to management intervention. Provide and support efforts to develop and maintain team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd