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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Academic medical center and health system

Certified Surgical Technologist - Neurology

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of experience (the posting also states 2–3 years) with knowledge of eight to ten surgical specialties and the ability to operate basic or standard operating-room equipment is required.
  • Completion of an appropriate surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or U.S. Public Health Service, or employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009, is required for the Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
  • Basic Life Support certification through a course approved by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard or basic departmental equipment is required.
  • Ability to perform constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stopping, and to lift and turn patients is required.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Registered Nurse Circulator by organizing and prioritizing tasks and preparing the operating room for each surgical procedure and patient arrival in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse Circulator regarding the surgical procedure and patient status.
  • Provide perioperative patient care by selecting, inspecting, and opening surgical supplies and equipment in a timely manner, considering the needs of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults and the physician's preference list.
  • Apply aseptic and sterile technique standards and correct breaks in technique during surgical procedures; create and maintain an organized, functional sterile field with the supplies and equipment needed for each procedure.
  • Promote patient safety by checking that equipment is working properly before surgical procedures.
  • Perform sponge, sharps, formal, and inventory instrument counts with the Registered Nurse Circulator at required intervals according to hospital policy and procedures.
  • Pass surgical instruments and anticipate the surgeon's needs during procedures.
  • Perform surgical hand scrubs and gown and glove self and others.
  • Clean and prepare surgical instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with operating-room turnover.
  • Lead, direct, and coordinate perioperative patient-care assignments of unlicensed healthcare team members as a technical subject matter resource, resource person, or preceptor for perioperative staff rotating through the specialty service.
  • Complete written clinical performance evaluation forms in a timely manner.
  • Organize and prioritize perioperative tasks based on identified needs, demonstrate competency operating surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, and work with proficiency and independence.
  • Resolve minor issues involving counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and the environment before management intervention; support efforts to develop and maintain a team environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Neurology Certified Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

About the Company

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Academic medical center and health system

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical center in Dallas, Texas, integrating patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. It operates a main campus and regional medical centers alongside four schools, including a medical school and graduate programs in health professions and public health. What sets UT Southwestern apart is research output ranked No. 1 worldwide by the Nature Index, backed by Nobel laureates on faculty. The goal is to advance medical discovery into better treatments and compassionate patient care.

Company size
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Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
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