SURGICAL TECHN I NEURO

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Surgical Tech I Neuro assists with preparation and maintenance of the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures. The role works closely with the RN circulator to prepare supplies and equipment, support patient safety, maintain aseptic technique, perform counts, and anticipate the surgeon’s needs. The position also supports instrument cleaning and operating room turnover, helps maintain an effective team environment, and may serve as a technical resource or preceptor to preoperative nursing staff rotating through the specialty service. Shift is to be determined. Orientation is Monday through Friday, 0615–1445, for up to 12 weeks. This security-sensitive position is subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), or completion of an appropriate surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or U.S. Public Health Service.
Basic Life Support (BLS) course approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Nice To Haves

One year of surgical technologist experience.
Neurology experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN circulator in preparing the operating room for the patient's arrival and maintain communication regarding the procedure and patient status.
Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment in a timely manner according to the physician's preference list.
Perform a surgical hand scrub and gown self and others.
Create and maintain an organized sterile field with supplies and equipment needed for the procedure, uphold aseptic technique, and take corrective action if it is breached.
Check equipment for proper working order before the procedure to support patient safety.
Perform sponge, sharps, and formal/inventory instrument counts with the RN circulator at appropriate intervals.
Pass surgical instruments and anticipate the surgeon's needs during procedures.
Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with operating room turnover.
Organize and prioritize preoperative tasks and demonstrate competency operating surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Demonstrate proficiency and independence.
Serve as a technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to preoperative nursing staff rotating through the specialty service.
Complete written clinical performance evaluation forms in a timely manner.
Safely handle and operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment and provide cost-effective preoperative care without compromising quality.
Resolve minor issues involving counts or errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and the environment before management intervention.
Actively support efforts to develop and maintain 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases.