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Surgical Tech - Key Whitman Eye Grapevine

Grapevine, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Surgical Tech
Surgical Technologist
instruments
supplies
equipment
specimens
positioning
prepping
draping
scrubs

Nice to have

additional languages
post-op
pre-op
sterile processing
laser equipment

Role summary

Key Whitman Eye Grapevine is hiring a Surgical Technologist for their ASC in Grapevine, TX. The role involves preparing the operating room with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment, assisting with patient positioning and draping, and maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures. Responsibilities include accurate instrument and supply counts, ensuring patient safety, and managing instrument care and sterilization. The position also requires cross-training in other ASC areas like post-op and sterile processing. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, EMR proficiency, and current BLS certification. OSA certification is preferred.

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com

Hiring Now for Surgical Tech at Key Whitman Lonestar ASC Grapevine TX

JOB TITLE: Surgical Technologist

Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.

Demonstrates competence in care of specimens and accurately handles specimens at all times.

Assists in positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures.

Sets up, scrubs and prepares procedures at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled time, unless otherwise directed by the Surgeon, Circulating Nurse or Team Leader.

Performs services requiring technical or manual skills under the direction of the Surgeon or Circulating Nurse or Team Leader.

Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table for purposes of efficiency; follows department standard set up.

Accurately completes operating room counts (instruments, sponges, needles); follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to Circulation Nurse and surgeon and/ or corrects immediately.

Carries out medical/ surgical asepsis during treatment/ procedures.

Follows an aseptic technique, when opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.

Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per ASC policies and procedures.

Checks all equipment/ instruments needed, prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.

Protects patient’s sensitivities and right to privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors to include proper patient identification and surgical site verification.

Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after last case; restocks supplies, when necessary and organizes effectively for end of case clean up.

Is responsible for care of instruments/ equipment during intra/postoperative phase, including cleaning and processing of instruments.

Follows written procedures for steam sterilization; knows responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.

Consults with team when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure.

Regularly collaborates with other members of the nursing team to maintain equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Will cross train to multiple areas in the ASC such as, post-op, pre-op, sterile processing, laser equipment and other assigned duties within scope of practice.

Interacts professionally with patient and family.

Provides patient with explanations and verbal reassurances, as necessary.

Notifies appropriate licensed professional when patient complains of pain.

Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of adult patients for treatment.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/ spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify patients age specific needs and provide care needed by appropriate age demographic patient group.

Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationship with coworkers for the patient benefit.

Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the operating room technicians scope of practice.

Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of assigned case and instruments and/ or trays to be pulled for the procedure.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Completes annual education requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends any mandatory staff meetings for department.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

If not OSA certified, will gain certification within 24 months.

Minimum High School or equivalent.

Current BCLS Certification and must maintain BLS certification.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in EMR and computer literacy.

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.

Create and provide a positive, accountable and inspired work environment.

Well organized and attentive to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without supervision. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.

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