Surgical Tech Neuro 8k Bonus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support neurology procedures at Clements University Hospital. The position requires CST certification, BLS, and 2–3 years of OR experience, plus a $8,000 sign-on bonus and 4x10 hour shifts with on-call.

You will assist the RN Circulator, prepare the operating room, maintain sterile technique, perform instrument counts, and ensure patient safety across age groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of OR experience with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties and ability to operate standard operating room equipment.
• Certification: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) with completion of an approved training program; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN Circulator by organizing, prioritizing tasks, and preparing the operating room for each procedure.
• Maintains communication with the RN Circulator regarding procedure and patient status.
• Provides perioperative patient care through selection, inspection, and opening of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Applies sterile technique and maintains sterile field.
• Promotes patient safety by checking equipment for proper working order prior to procedures.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts with RN Circulator at proper count intervals.
• Passes surgical instruments and anticipates surgeon's needs.
• Performs hand scrubs, gowns, and gloves for self and others.
• Leads perioperative staff as technical resource and/or preceptor.
• Completes written clinical performance evaluations.

Skills

Neurology CST experience

Surgical technologist experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist

Neurology

$8,000 Sign-on Bonus

4x10 hour shifts, 1045-2115

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 No. 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
• 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

Required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

2 years 2-3 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) CERT SURGICAL TECH 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. and

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred

• Neurology CST 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 on- going 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 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, relation- ships, equipment, supplies, and environment prior to management intervention. Provides and supports efforts to develop and maintain team environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to operate and troubleshoot standard/basic pieces of equipment in department.
• Constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stopping. Must be able to lift and turn patients.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Bending/Leaning Over
• Lifting
• Standing
• Stooping
• Talking
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting

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.