Surgical Tech Spine 8k Bonus

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technician to assist the RN Circulator and prepare the operating room for each procedure. The position requires 2 years' experience with multiple surgical specialties and BLS certification.

An $8,000 sign-on bonus is offered; orientation runs Monday through Friday, 06:15-14:45 for up to 12 weeks. Taking call is required; work schedule is 3x12 mid-shift on Tue, Thu, Fri at Clements University Hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years' experience with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties and able to operate basic/standard operating room equipment.
• Licenses/Certifications: CST certification; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN Circulator by organizing, prioritizing tasks, and preparing the operating room for each procedure and patient arrival.
• Maintains communication with the RN Circulator regarding procedure and patient status.
• Provides perioperative patient care by selecting, inspecting, and opening supplies and equipment per age and surgeon’s preference.
• Ensures aseptic technique and sterile field; checks equipment for proper function prior to procedures.
• Performs instrument counts with RN Circulator and passes instruments during surgery.
• Performs surgical hand scrubs and gowns and gloves; prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Leads perioperative tasks and supports team as needed; completes performance evaluations timely.
• Organizes tasks and demonstrates proficiency with instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Surgical technology

Operating room equipment

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Operating room equipment knowledge

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist/Surgical Technician

$8,000 Sign-on Bonus

3x12 Mid-Shift, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

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

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

Preferred:

Experience with complex spine cases including corpectomy, scoliosis, combo cases with vascular and thoracic

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.

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.