Surgical Tech Neuro 8k Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist supports neurology procedures at Clements University Hospital. The role assists the Registered Nurse Circulator in preparing the operating room and supplies, maintaining communication about the procedure and patient status, and providing perioperative care. The technologist maintains aseptic technique and a sterile field, checks equipment, performs counts with the Registered Nurse Circulator, passes instruments, and anticipates the surgeon’s needs. Other duties include preparing instruments for sterilization, assisting with room turnover, and serving as a technical resource or preceptor to perioperative staff rotating through the specialty service. The position requires four 10-hour shifts from 10:45 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.; orientation is Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., for up to 12 weeks. Taking call is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience (the posting also describes this as 2–3 years) with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties and ability to operate basic or standard operating-room equipment.
• Completion of an appropriate surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or U.S. Public Health Service, or employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) course approved by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard or basic departmental equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of constant walking, standing, bending, turning, stopping, and lifting and turning patients.
• Taking call is required.

Nice To Haves

• Neurology Certified Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse Circulator with organizing and prioritizing tasks and preparing the operating room for procedures and patient arrival.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse Circulator about the surgical procedure and patient status.
• Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment in a timely manner, considering age-specific needs and the physician’s preference list.
• Apply aseptic and sterile technique, correct breaks in technique, and create and maintain an organized, functional sterile field.
• Check equipment for proper working order before procedures to promote patient safety.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and formal and inventory instrument counts with the Registered Nurse Circulator at required intervals.
• Pass surgical instruments and anticipate the surgeon’s needs during procedures.
• Perform surgical hand scrubs and gown and glove self and others.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with operating room turnover.
• Lead, direct, and coordinate perioperative care assignments for unlicensed team members as a technical subject matter expert, resource, or preceptor.
• Complete written clinical performance evaluation forms in a timely manner.
• Organize and prioritize perioperative tasks based on identified needs and demonstrate competence and independence in operating surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Resolve minor issues involving counts, errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and the environment before management intervention.
• Support development and maintenance of a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off available on day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $8,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED