Surgical Tech Cert - Full Time + On-Call

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP is seeking a Surgical Tech with CST certification to support our operating room team in Arlington, Texas. The role is full-time with on-call responsibilities, assisting surgeons, anesthesia staff, and nurses in complex procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and completion of a surgical technician program; BLS is required and CST or eligibility per Texas HB 643. Prior spine experience is preferred and ability to stand for long periods is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of a formal accredited surgical technician training program preferred.
• 2-5 years spine experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; CST or eligible to practice per Texas HB 643.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, RNs, and others in the operating room.
• Safely operate electro surgical, diagnostic, microscopic laser, video equipment, and specialty equipment.
• Update and rewrite preference cards as indicated; conduct sponge, needle, and instrument counts with RN.
• Monitor technique and alert team to breaks in technique; communicate with circulating RN and surgeons.

Skills

Spine experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Surgical Tech Cert - Full Time + On-Call

Full Time Clinical Tech/MA/MLT Arlington, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4495

Job Purpose:

Performs technical skills and assists the surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room.

Education & Training: High school diploma. Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications:BLS. CST or eligible to practice in accordance with Texas House Bill 643

Work Experience: 2 -5 years spine experience preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Ability to stand/walk between 6 to 8 hours and sit between 1 to 2 hours. Requires the motion to bend, squat, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull 1/3 or more of the time. Continuous use of hands and feet in gross and precise motor function. Lift up to 100 pounds 1/3 or more of the time. Body fluid exposure

Special Requirements: Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies. Numerical ability required. Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies. Handle multiple priorities. Manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately. Work alone and with others effectively. Work in close proximity to others and in a distracting environment. Working knowledge of medical

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technical skills and assists the surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room
• Safely operate all electro surgical, diagnostic, microscopic laser, video equipment, disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty area
• Updates and rewrites preference cards as indicated
• In conjunction with the RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies.
• Monitors for and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to the circulating RN and surgeons' breaks in technique.
• Trains and assists (environmental services) turnover teams with operating room protocol and procedures for new and existing team members.
• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Wears proper identification while on duty.