Surgical Technologist

Job Posting Title

Surgical Technologist

Dell Medical School

All Applicants

36

Non-Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue

AUSTIN, TX

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, ensuring the availability and sterility of surgical instruments, and providing direct patient care. This position maintains a sterile environment, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures patient safety.
This is a 36hr/week position consisting of 4 8hr and 1 4hr shifts.

Prepares Operating Room

• Sets up surgical instruments and equipment.
• Ensures the operating room is sterile and ready for procedures.
• Verifies the functionality of surgical equipment.

Assists During Surgical Procedures

• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgery.

Provides Direct Patient Care

• Assists with patient positioning and draping.
• Monitors patients' vital signs during surgery.
• Provides post-operative care as needed.

Maintains Sterility and Infection Control

• Follows strict infection control protocols.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment after use.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Documents and Reports

• Maintains accurate records of surgical procedures.
• Reports any issues or concerns to the Operating Room Supervisor.
• Ensures all documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year(s) of experience in surgical technology.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
• 2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center or similar healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

$26.50/hr + depending on qualifications

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company r for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and are notified of resources for reporting. Reporting procedures are defined in HOP-3031.

Students and staff may consult the University Compliance Services located at 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701 for the most recent Annual Security and Fire Safety report.