Certified Surgical Tech

Surgical Technologist OpportunityWhite Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, serving the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.Why join White Rock Medical Center?Competitive salary and benefitsEmployee programs and eventsPaid Time Off, 5 Company Holidays and 2 Floating HolidaysEmployer paid life insuranceAdditional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.Job SummarySurgical Technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and noninvasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Essential FunctionsProvides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patientApplies and enforces principles of aseptic techniquePulling cases as need and breaking down cases at the end of the proceduresScrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical proceduresChecks all equipment and reports or corrects unsafe conditions prior to placing on the sterile fieldVerifies exposure to sterilization process and integrity of sterile packagingSelects, prepares, and maintains instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, and spongesInitiates sponge, instrument, and sharp counts at the appropriate timeReplenishes necessary supplies and equipment for departmentStrictly adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, and dutiesAids nurse with duties related to the care of the patient while in the operating roomAssists with proper preparation and disposition of specimenAssists with adequate preparation of the operating roomBehavioral StandardsTreats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.Communication/KnowledgeWears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer's and co-worker's time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.RequirementsExperiencePreferred minimum 2 years' experience as Scrub Tech in the OR.Ability to operate sterilizers and all equipment used in the operating roomBariatric experience a plus.Licensure/CertificationsCertification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing, or an appropriate program for surgical technology through the United States Military.BLS from AHA