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Northwest Texas Healthcare System · 3 months ago

Surgical Tech (Cert) / CVOR Surgical Tech / (0700-1530)

Amarillo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. They are seeking a Surgical Tech who will provide technical leadership in the care of perioperative patients and support the RN in delivering exemplary patient care.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Surgical technology certificationBLS certificationSurgical technology experienceTechnical expertisePatient care skills

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

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