Surgical Tech CVOR 8k Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement TRS

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support perioperative services at Clements University Hospital. The role requires assisting RN Circulator, maintaining sterile technique, preparing ORs, and ensuring patient safety.

A two‑year experience with multiple surgical specialties and CST certification are required; BLS certification also required. A sign‑on bonus of $8,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties.
• CST: completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology; or prior practice in health care facility before Sep 1, 2009.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN Circulator by organizing and preparing the operating room for procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care.
• Provide perioperative patient care and manage supplies/equipment per age and surgeon preferences.
• Lead perioperative staff and contribute to efficient OR turnover.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CST Certification

BLS Certification

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 according to 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!

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years 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.
• BLS: Basic Life Support course approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

• Cardiac experience

Job Duties

• Assists Registered Nurse Circulator by organizing, prioritizing tasks, and preparing operating room for each surgical procedure and arrival of patient in efficient and timely manner.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Registered Nurse Circulator regarding surgical procedure and patient status.
• Provides 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.
• Applies standards of aseptic and sterile technique and corrects break in technique during surgical procedure. Creates and maintains sterile field with essential surgical supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure in timely, functional, and organized manner.
• Promotes patient safety by checking all equipment for proper working order prior to surgical procedure.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and formal and inventory instrument counts with Registered Nurse Circulator at proper count intervals according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Passes surgical instruments and anticipates surgeon's needs during surgical procedure.
• Performs surgical hand scrubs and gowns and gloves self and others.
• Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists with operating room turnover.
• Leads, directs, and coordinates 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.
• Completes written clinical performance evaluation form in timely manner.
• Organizes and prioritizes perioperative tasks based on identified need. Demonstrates competency to operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Demonstrates proficiency and independence.
• Solves minor issues of counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and environment prior to management intervention. Provides and supports efforts to develop and maintain team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security

Position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

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 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.