What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at National Spine and Pain Centers?
Surgical Technologist
We are seeking a qualified, full-time Surgical Technologist to join our team of highly trained, caring professionals for our brand-new ASC located in northeast Dallas at 7150 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX.
We will specialize in Ortho, Neuro, Podiatry and Pain Management procedures.
- Schedule: Full Time
- Hours: Mon-Fri (no weekends, holidays, or on-call), dayshift, flexible hours
- Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and work/life balance
At National Spine and Pain Centers and our affiliates, our platform of success is composed of a history of excellence, recognized distinction, groundbreaking treatment options, convenient locations, and long-term results.
IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL:
- Support NSPC's mission, vision, and values.
- Assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure with a high degree of efficiency, anticipating surgeons and patient needs during the case.
- Ability to perform duties in sterile processing.
- Ensures availability of adequate supplies, equipment and instruments for scheduled cases and assists in opening cases in a sterile manner.
- Utilizes physician preference cards to set up each case; updates cards when indicated.
- Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to surgeons protocol.
- Ensures that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
- Ensures accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts are completed when indicated and prior to patient leaving the OR.
- Remove drapes at the completion of procedure and assist with preparing patient for transfer to the PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitates effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures.
- Assists in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces, as required.
- Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program,
- CST certification preferred.
- Minimum of one-year experience in an operating room setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- Pain management, neuro, podiatry, and ortho experience preferred.
- Current BLS
- Proficiency in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.
- The capacity to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness and proactivity.
- Excellent organizational/multi-tasking skills with acute attention to detail.
- Ability to always provide outstanding customer service by communicating effectively and professionally with a diverse population.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
- Completion of satisfactory background check inclusive of driving records, criminal records, employment references, education, social security, and OIG exclusions.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive compensation, comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, life and other ancillary insurance plans, employer matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and PTO, supportive management, and a great working environment.
If you would like to join our team of compassionate medical professionals, apply here! Please note that incomplete submissions will not be considered, and we are not able to respond to telephone requests for information related to our openings. We encourage all prospective candidates to learn more about National Spine & Pain Centers by viewing our website at http://www.treatingpain.com.
National Spine & Pain Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.