Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery - Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for Labor and Delivery, working night shifts. This role involves assisting the RN circulator in preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile field, ensuring patient safety, and anticipating the surgeon's needs during procedures. The position requires adherence to aseptic techniques, performing counts, and preparing instruments for sterilization. The Surgical Technologist will also assist with operating room turnover and serve as a technical resource for other staff. This is a security-sensitive position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or
• Successful completion of an accredited education program for Surgical Technologist and holds and maintains certification as a surgical technologist by: a. the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor, b. the National Center for Competency Testing or its successor, or c. another surgical technologist certification program approved by the department; or
• Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service; or
• Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN circulator with preparing the operating room for the arrival of the patient.
• Maintain ongoing communication with RN circulator regarding the surgical procedure and patient status.
• Select, inspect, and open surgical supplies and equipment in a timely manner according to the physician's preference list.
• Properly perform a surgical hand scrub and gown self and others.
• Create and maintain a sterile field with the essential surgical supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure in a timely, functional, and organized manner. Maintain high standards of aseptic technique during surgical procedure. Takes corrective action for breaks in aseptic technique.
• Ensure patient safety by checking all equipment for proper working order prior to the surgical procedure.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and formal/inventory instrument counts with the RN circulator at proper count intervals.
• Properly pass surgical instruments and anticipate surgeon's needs during the surgical procedure.
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assist with operating room turnover.
• Organize and prioritize preoperative tasks based on identified need.
• Demonstrate competency to operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Demonstrates proficiency and independence.
• Serve as a technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to preoperative nursing staff rotating through specialty service.
• Complete written clinical performance evaluation form in a timely manner.
• Safely handle and operate surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment and perform safe preoperative care in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care.
• Problem-solve minor issues of counts/errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and the environment prior to management intervention.
• Actively provide and support efforts to develop and maintain a team environment.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available 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

What This Job Offers

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