Surgical Tech Cert - Full Time + On-Call

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP • Arlington, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical skills and assists the surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• BLS.
• CST or eligible to practice in accordance with Texas House Bill 643
• Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies.
• Numerical ability required.
• Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies.
• Handle multiple priorities.
• Manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately.
• Work alone and with others effectively.
• Work in close proximity to others and in a distracting environment.
• Working knowledge of medical

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a formal accredited surgical technician training program
• 2 -5 years spine experience

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skills and assists the surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room
• Safely operate all electro surgical, diagnostic, microscopic laser, video equipment, disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty area
• Updates and rewrites preference cards as indicated
• In conjunction with the RN, conducts accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to departmental policies.
• Monitors for and calls attention to breaks in technique. Communicates to the circulating RN and surgeons' breaks in technique.
• Trains and assists (environmental services) turnover teams with operating room protocol and procedures for new and existing team members.
• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Wears proper identification while on duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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