Surgical Technologist - Surgery Center

Atlas Healthcare Partners•McAllen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UT Health Rio Grande Valley Surgery Center, located in McAllen, TX, is a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners. The center offers advanced surgical services in Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and General Surgery within a patient-focused environment. Featuring 4 operating rooms and 2 procedure rooms, UT Health Rio Grande Valley Surgery Center delivers high-quality, efficient outpatient care through a skilled clinical team and streamlined processes, serving the McAllen community with accessible surgical solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
BLS required.
Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
Requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly.
Requires the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
2 years of operating room experience.
In Texas and other specified states, must meet criteria for a Surgical Technician: (1) successfully completed an accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains active certification as a surgical technologist by the NBSTSA, NCCT, or another approved program; (2) completed an appropriate training program in the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or US Public Health Service; (3) was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; or (4) is in service with the federal government performing related duties.
Credentials must remain active and in good standing prior to performing independent scrub duties where certification applies.

Responsibilities

Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedures.
Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring their good working order.
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery.
Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into the case cart for processing.
Participates in the counting of sharps, instruments, and sponges.
Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assists with OR turnover between cases.
Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.