Surgical Technician

US Oral Surgery Management; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral & Facial Surgery Group is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon during consultations and procedures. You will deliver pre- and post-operative care, maintain patient comfort, and help optimize office efficiency in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Join the team to uphold high standards of patient care, safety, and professional conduct, while adhering to OSHA guidelines and maintaining accurate records throughout all stages of care.

Qualifications

• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and office safety procedures.
• Adhere to all office policies.
• Maintain positive rapport with patients and team members.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and staff.
• Show attention to detail in all tasks and records.
• Adapt to changing duties and schedules as needed.
• Demonstrate active listening during patient encounters.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures and consultations, seat patients, monitor vitals.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Ensure radiation safety and proper radiographic exposure and positioning.
• Document and maintain accurate patient records and charts.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments for procedures.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, doctors and team members.
• Protect patient, clinic, and hospital confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure a positive patient experience and comfort throughout visits.
• Be flexible to take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Safety adherence

Policy following

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Active listening

Education

CPR Certification

RDA Certification preferred

Hepatitis B vaccination

TB vaccination

Job description

Description

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Description

Oral & Facial Surgery Group

508 Russell Blvd Nacogdoches, TX 75965

POSITION PURPOSE

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

Principal Responsibilities And Duties

• Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring, and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
• Patient Care Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
• Compliance and Safety Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
• Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
• Interpersonal Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
• Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees may be required to climb or balance (up to 3 feet) in order to obtain information and supplies necessary to complete their job duties. Occasional stooping, kneeling and crouching may be required.

Extensive standing and walking. Assist in lifting and mobilization of patients.

Additionally, occasional lifting and carrying boxes, supplies up to 25 pounds may be required. Furthermore, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work constantly with other employees, patients and doctors. Work inside (air-controlled environment).

Attend to different tasks simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

• Safety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
• Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.
• Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
• Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
• Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.

Certifications And Safety Requirements

• Basic CPR Certification required
• Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification (RDA) preferred
• Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer
• TB Vaccination & Titer

About Us Oral Surgery Management

By joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more, by creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and reinforcing our position as a top leader in the industry. We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success. Whether you're in clinical operations, administration, support services, etc., your role is crucial to achieving our shared mission: fueling innovation and clinical excellence, while driving worthwhile outcomes for our practices.

Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth.

Passion for Patient Care

Outstanding Results

Winning Attitude

Embracing Continuous Improvement

Respect for Self and Others

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.