TECH - OR/SURGICAL (CERT)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time O

Excellent Benefit Packages

401(K) with company match and stock

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

More information on Benefits

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team at Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX. You will prepare the surgical suite, assist with instrument counts, and help maintain aseptic technique. Cross-training across surgical areas is encouraged to support the system.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to policies, and ongoing competency in sterile equipment. BLS and CST certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Willingness to be cross trained in other areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite according to age, medical condition, and surgeon preference.
• Perform sponge, sharp and instrument counts per hospital policy.
• Cross-train to other surgical areas and maintain aseptic technique competency annually.

Skills

CST Certification

BLS Certification

Cross-training willingness

Education

CST Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

Job Summary

The surgical technologist will be working directly with the surgical team. The surgical technologist will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite according to age specific, medical condition and surgeon preference. The surgical technologist will also perform appropriate sponge, sharp and instrument counts according to hospital policies and procedures. It will be required for the surgical technologist to cross train to other surgical areas in our system. The surgical technologist will demonstrate competency to aseptic surgical equipment annually.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Mariana Lopez, Recruiter at 956-523-2027.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualiications:

1. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing or an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the US armed forces.
2. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific need
3. Willingness to be cross trained in other are.
4. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to the facilities Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.