Surgical Tech Neuro 8k Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus $8,000

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off from day one

Résumé du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Neurology service. You will support the OR team, prepare equipment, and ensure sterile technique during procedures.

This full-time role requires 2–3 years CST experience, BLS, and CST certification; neurology experience preferred. Shifts are 4x10 hours, with on-call duties.

A $8,000 sign-on bonus is offered, orientation Monday–Friday 06:15–14:45 for up to 12 weeks, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years CST experience with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties; capable of operating standard OR equipment.
• CST certification and BLS per AHA/ARC requirements.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Registered Nurse Circulator by organizing and preparing the OR for procedures.
• Provide perioperative patient care by selecting and opening supplies and equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure safe and efficient operating room turnover.
• Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures.
• Support perioperative staff as a resource and preceptor when needed.

Connaissances

Neurology CST experience

English communication

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

CST certification/training program

BLS certification

Description du poste

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

• 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

• EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience2 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 RegisteredNurse 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.
• Perform 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, relations, 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

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