Surgical Tech Neuro 8k Bonus

UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role requires CST certification and 2–3 years of experience across eight to ten surgical specialties. BLS is required and on-site work is expected.

The position emphasizes perioperative patient care, sterile technique, and collaborative teamwork with RN Circulator. A competitive benefits package accompanies a 4x10 hour schedule.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties.
• CST certification completion or equivalent training; or prior practice before Sept 1, 2009.
• Basic Life Support (AHA/ARC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares the OR for procedures with RN Circulator.
• Provides perioperative patient care through selection, inspection, and opening of supplies/equipment.
• Maintains sterile technique and sterile field during procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by checking equipment prior to procedures.
• Performs counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments with RN Circulator.
• Assists with passing instruments and responds to surgeon needs.
• Leads perioperative staff as needed and participates in turnover.

Skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Number: 260000LO

Category: Allied Health

$8,000 Sign-on Bonus

Work Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, 10:45-21:15

Orientation: Monday-Friday, 06:15-14:45 for up to 12 weeks.
Taking call is required.

Clements University Hospital

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!

Required – Experience and Education

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience with knowledge of eight (8) to ten (10) surgical specialties and ability to operate basic/standard operating room equipment.
• (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist 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

• 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 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 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, 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

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

• 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.