Certified Surgical Tech, Tyler, Full-time, Evening,w/Call

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas

Why UT Health - East Texas?

Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.

Our UT Health Tyler hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Tech. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our Main OR/ Surgery where you will be responsible for:

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist the RN in identifying needs relative to individual patient assessment and age-specific requirements from infants to geriatrics
• Perform a variety of routine/complex procedures with confidence and competence
• Utilize equipment, instruments and supplies in accordance with standard operating procedures to facilitate expected outcome for patients
• Participate in CQI by collecting and monitoring data for performance improvement to produce quality and excellent patient outcome
• Provide good customer service by utilizing good communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure objectives are maintained
• Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education to provide expected standards of care
• Act as a resource and role model for new staff and students
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures while carrying out duties and responsibilities as identified

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Experience:

• Customer friendly
• Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening, hearing and visual skills
• Must use written and/or verbal sources of information
• Good problem solving skills
• Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions
• Demonstrates good team work

Certification and Licensure:

• Current certification with one of the following: the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing, or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services

• CPR certified

Compliance Requirements

• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:

Service

• Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.
• Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.

Quality

• Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.
• Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.

People

• Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.
• Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.

Financial

• Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.
• Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.

Growth

• Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.
• Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be in good health and able to physically complete a fitness assessment.
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs.
• Frequent and prolonged bending stooping, crouching, walking, pushing, pulling and standing.

Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons

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