Job description

Job Title: Surgical Tech
Location: DALLAS, TX 75235
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Duties:
The Surgical Technician handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Prepare the operating room for surgical procedure by ensuring that surgical equipments are functioning properly and safely
Prepare the sterile field for the surgical procedure by securing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment based on the surgeon's preference cards. This also includes those supplies that could possibly be used based on the patient's condition, size, and surgical procedure.
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves using sterile technique. Sets up sterile field with instruments, supplies and equipment. Helps in draping the sterile field. Passes supplies, equipment, or instruments. Sponging or suctioning an operative site. Prepares and cuts suture material. Transfers and pours irrigation fluids. Labels intraoperative medications according to policy and transfers those medications within the sterile field. Handles specimens. Holds retractors and other instruments. Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders. Connects drains to suction apparatus. Applies dressings to closed wounds. Assists in counting sponges, needles, suppllies, and instruments within the registered nurse circulator. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the surgical procedure. This includes monitoring the situation which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Participates in the surgical time out to include proper review of the surgical consent, proper identification of the patient, and in understanding and acknowledgment of the patient allergies as they relate to potential medications to be given in the surgical field.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization upon completion of the surgery. Assists the surgical team with cleaning of the operating room on completion of the surgery and prepares for the next scheduled procedure.
Incorporates clinical reseClienth into clinical practice. Remains current with changes in clinical standards of care and evidence based practice. Actively participates in unit-based quality improvement activities.

Skills:
Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience

Understands the roles of all team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others
Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills
Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents
Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team
Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments

Required:

At least 1 year of previous experience. High School Diploma or equivalent. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS (AED) certification. Current Surgical Technologist certification issued by an approved organization. Certification is not required if the employee has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Armed Forces or was employed as a surgical technologist prior to September 12, 2009.

40 Hours per week

Contract length: 3 months

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $40 per hour to $45 per hour

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Candidate has to be vaccinated

Experience:

• CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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