Texas Surgical Center Part Time Certified Surgical Technologist

United Surgical Partners International; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is looking for a qualified Surgical Scrub Tech for their Texas Surgical Center in Midland. This part-time position entails maintaining sterile conditions during surgery, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring effective communication and safety protocols. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Scrub Technician Program, and at least two years of relevant experience. The center offers a supportive environment without on-call or holiday duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience of 2 years as a Scrub Tech or equivalent.
• Certification in Scrub Technician responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile field during surgeries.
• Assist in gathering surgical supplies.
• Perform instrument and sponge counts with nurses.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Completion of a Scrub Technician Program

Job description

Texas Surgical Center is seeking a qualified Surgical Scrub Tech

• NO CALL
• NO HOLIDAYS
• Part Time
• 5609 Deauville Blvd. Midland, TX 79706
• Specialties Include: Orthopedics, Robotic Total Joint Program, ENT, General, General Robotics, Gynecology, Pain, Podiatry

Job Summary

• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in‑services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Required Skills

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification required. Two years’ experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.