Surgical Associate- Full Time, Days

Texas Health•Southlake, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Surgical Associate position in the Surgery Department at Texas Health Southlake. The role involves supporting surgical procedures by ensuring necessary supplies are stocked, assisting with patient movement, and maintaining room cleanliness. The department is a surgical specialty hospital with six operating rooms covering various specialties including ortho, ortho spine, general, GYN, plastics, ENT, podiatry, and Xi robot cases. The work environment is described as great, with a positive culture, teamwork, and new, advanced equipment and technology. Texas Health Southlake has proudly served its communities for 20 years and offers advanced care in multiple specialties, earning numerous accolades for its quality of care and patient experience.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required
Read, write and speak English
Able to stand/walk for majority of hours of their work shift
Easily move heavy equipment & supplies (up to 250 lbs on wheels) without endangering themselves or others.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient care experience is preferred
2 years of PCA experience or 6 months surgical associate experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Completes routine stocking chores: Ensures two arm boards and safety strap available for case
Stocks and replaces suction liners
Assists in moving patients to and from the operating room suites.
Assists in room cleanup before and/or after surgery.
Follows directions of circulating nurse in obtaining equipment, instruments and supplies as requested.