Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery - PRN Nights

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Surgical Tech for Labor and Delivery on a PRN Nights schedule. You will assist the RN circulator, prepare the OR, maintain sterile technique, and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument counts, passing instruments, assisting with turnover, and serving as a resource to preoperative staff. PRN Nights shifts required, two shifts every two weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist by NBSTSA/NCCT or approved program, or military/public health service equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN circulator with preparing the operating room and patient status.
• Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment per physician’s preference list.
• Perform surgical hand scrubs and gowning.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique during procedures.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and safe prior to procedures.
• Count sponges, sharps, and instruments at specified intervals.
• Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon’s needs.
• Prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with turnover.
• Operate instruments and supplies with competency; act as resource to preop staff.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as Surgical Technologist

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery - PRN Nights (974623)

Job Description

Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery - PRN Nights - ( 974623 )

Description

Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery

PRN Nights

2 shifts every 2 weeks required

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

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 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
• EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent, or
  Successful completion of an accredited education program for Surgical Technologist and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist by: a. the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, b. the National Center for Competency Testing or its successor, or c. another surgical technologist certification program approved by the department; or
  has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service; or
  was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
• Licenses and Certifications(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Assist the RN circulator with preparing the operating room for the arrival of the patient. Maintain ongoing communication with RN circulator regarding the surgical procedure and patient status.
• Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment in a timely manner according to the physician's preference list.
• Properly perform a surgical hand scrub and gown self and others.
• Create and maintain a sterile field with the essential surgical supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure in a timely, functional, and organized manner. Maintain high standards of aseptic technique during surgical procedure. Takes corrective action for breaks in aseptic technique.
• Ensure patient safety by checking all equipment for proper working order prior to the surgical procedure.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and formal/inventory instrument counts with the RN circulator at proper count intervals.
• Properly pass surgical instruments and anticipate surgeon's needs during the surgical procedure.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization. Assist with operating room turnover.
• Organize and prioritize preoperative tasks based on identified need. Demonstrate competency to operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Demonstrates proficiency and independence.
• Serve as a technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to preoperative nursing staff rotating through specialty service. Complete written clinical performance evaluation form in a timely manner.
• Safely handle and operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment and perform safe preoperative care in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care.
• Problem-solve minor issues of counts/errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and the environment prior to management intervention. Actively provide and support efforts to develop and maintain a team environment

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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