Certified Orthopedic Surgical Technician

Job overview

Certified Orthopedic Surgical Technician in Irving, TX. This is a full-time, onsite position. Compensation is not specified. This role assists with the provision of safe and effective nursing care within the operating room, including direct patient care, scrubbing, assisting the surgeon, surgical room turnover, and data collection. The technologist collaborates with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making.

What you'll do

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
• Assist in the turnover of the operating room suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces.
• Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred

Experience

One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)

Skills & competencies

certified orthopedic surgical technician

irving tx

medical city specialty surgicenter of dallas

full-time

day shift

operating room

nursing support

healthcare

surgical tech

cst certification

bcls

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

Medical City Specialty Surgicenter of Dallas is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.