Surgical Techn I Neuro

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical plan available day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off from day one

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

On-site childcare

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the OR, passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring patient safety throughout the case.

Required are a High School Diploma or equivalent, CST certification or equivalent training, and BLS. Preferred is 1 year of surgical tech experience and neurology exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CST certification or completion of an appropriate training program required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Assist the RN circulator with preparing the operating room for the arrival of the patient.
• Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment according to the physician's preference list.
• Perform a surgical hand scrub and gown self and others.
• Create and maintain a sterile field with essential supplies and equipment; maintain aseptic technique.
• Ensure patient safety by checking all equipment prior to the procedure.
• Pass instruments and anticipate the surgeon's needs during the procedure.
• Organize and prioritize preoperative tasks and operate surgical instruments and supplies.
• Support preoperative nursing staff rotating through the service.

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

CST certification or completion of a relevant training program

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

Description du poste

Shift to be determined.

Orientation: Monday-Friday 0615-1445 for up to 12 weeks.

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

• 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.
• Licenses and Certifications
• (CST) CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH or completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US military or US public health service is required.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required.

Preferred

• One (1) year of surgical tech experience
• Neurology experience

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.
• 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.