What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technologist position at USPI?
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare Garland is a successful Ambulatory Surgical Center that averages over 4,000 surgeries/procedures a year. We partner with one of the premier health care systems in the Metroplex, United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and physicians to provide first-class surgical services for local communities. We recognize employees as our number one asset.
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare Garland, is seeking a motivated Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team. Baylor Scott & White Surgicare Garland is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.
Job Summary
Assists in providing individualized direct patient care in accordance with site policies and guidelines under the direction of a Registered Nurse in the OR area. The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.
Experienced in the following specialties: ENT, General Surgery (Bariatrics), GI, Gynecology, Ophthalmology.
What We Offer
As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.
- Competitive wages
- Opportunities to better yourself professionally
- Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- Education Assistance
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free parking
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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Required Skills:
Qualifications:
- Surgical technician will be responsible for the scrub activities related to the care of the patient experiencing an operative or other invasive procedure in an ambulatory surgical center.
- GI/Endoscopy experience is a plus
- Surgical technician will work closely with the OR team in the care of adult & pediatric patients undergoing outpatient ENT, General Surgery (Bariatrics), GI/Endoscopy, Gynecology and Ophthalmology procedures.
- Surgical technician will be responsible for sterile processing.
- Surgical technician will be responsible for the care & processing of flexible endoscopes
- Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
- Must be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians
Required Experience:
Position Requirements:
- Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program
- Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Certification in Surgical Technology required
- 2 years previous clinical experience in an Operating Room environment is preferred
- Current BLS is required
- General knowledge of policies & procedures specific to the Operating Room
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work as a team player
- Must be have good manual dexterity & the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.
- Must be conscientious, self-motivated, organized and possess the ability to multi-task.
- Must stay abreast of new developments in your chosen field.
