Surgical Technician

MAC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC, located in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Surgical Technician I to assist in the operating room and support the surgical team. Responsibilities include patient safety, OR preparation, and aseptic technique under nursing supervision.

The role covers patients from infancy to geriatrics and requires certification and two years of experience. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited Surgical Technologist program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be prepared to complete the Clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist.
• Two years experience as a Surgical Technician is required.
• Must complete Surgical Technician Clinical Ladder packet for consideration for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Operating Room to support the surgical team.
• Help in caring for patient safety and welfare in the OR.
• Prepare and care for surgical patients from infancy to geriatrics under supervision.
• Apply sterile aseptic technique and support surgeon’s procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist Program certification

2 years Surgical Technician experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team at University Health Surgery Center - MAC situated within Morgan's Multi-Assistance Center at 5210 Thousand Oaks Dr. in San Antonio, TX. University Health Surgery Center - MAC is an ambulatory surgery center that offers multiple specialties with a primary focus on catering to the special needs and pediatric population. Assists in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room and for the efficient and prompt performance of assignments. Assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The Surgical Technician possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Expected to perform to the job functions and meet criteria of Surgical Technician I.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service. Two years experience as a Surgical Technician is required. Must complete Surgical Technician Clinical Ladder packet for consideration for promotion.