Surgical Technologist; PRN

Position: Surgical Technologist (PRN)
## Surgical Technologist (PRN)
Apply locations:
AUSTIN, TXtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
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** Job Posting

Title:

** Surgical Technologist (PRN)**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Dell Medical School**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 8**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt from FLSA**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
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* Location:

** AUSTIN, TX**---
- **** Job Details:
**** PURPOSE
* * 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. The Surgical Technologist reports to the OR Charge RN and works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff.
** RESPONSIBILITIES
* *** 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.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** High School Diploma/GED
* At least 1 year(s) of experience in surgical technology.
* Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Completion of an accredited surgical technology program.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center or similar healthcare setting.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.##
** SALARY RANGE**$31.86/hr + depending on qualifications
** WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
*** 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.## Required Materials
* Resume/CV
* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
* Letter of interest
** Important*
* ** for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:
** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
** Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.

The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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- ** Employment Eligibility:
** Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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- ** Retirement Plan Eligibility:
** The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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- ** Background Checks:
** A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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- ** Equal Opportunity

Employer:

** The…