Surgical Tech Cert / Surgical Tech / FT / Days

Northwest Texas Healthcare System
US - Texas - AMARILLO
January 30, 2025

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.
We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere.
From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees.
That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work.
We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence.
We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at:

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nwths.
com/careers

Position:
Surgical Tech (Cert)

POSITION SUMMARY:
A person having extensive knowledge, experience, proficiency and/or certifications in comprehensive, technical surgical skills that provides technical leadership in the care of the perioperative patient.
Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the patients direct care needs.
Acts a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology Students, Techs, and Sr.
Techs in developing needed direct care skills and performs tasks as delegated by the RN.
Works in partnership with a Registered Nurse and although this individual does not assume an independent assignment, can be relied upon to demonstrate excellence in the direct care of the most complex perioperative patients.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives in collaboration with other health team members.
Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

PROVISION OF SERVICES

Assists the RN with implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN and tasks delegated by the RN based on patient's condition and the individual's skills.
Can first and second scrub simple uncomplicated surgical cases applicable to the Tech level.
Demonstrates both knowledge and technical expertise regarding sterile processing.
Demonstrates both knowledge and technical expertise regarding procedures, equipment, supplies, instruments, and surgical sequence for all procedures applicable to the Tech level (see attached Tech Orientation Checklist).
Demonstrates ability to use prior knowledge in adapting to and learning new procedures.
Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.

Benefit Highlights:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.
3 billion in 2023.
During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related

services located all over the U.
S.
States, Washington, D.
C.
, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

uhs.
com

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

High School diploma or equivalent required
Was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009 or Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service
Completion of a surgical technologist program with certification required.
Two years surgical technology experience preferred.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this e.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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