Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of
Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of
traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the
conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From
the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our
quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. Thats why were looking for
professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Were looking
for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and
personal excellence. Were looking for exceptional professionals who share our
vision and values.
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Position : Surgical Tech (Cert)
POSITION SUMMARY : A person having extensive knowledge, experience,
proficiency andor certifications in comprehensive, technical surgical skills
that provides technical leadership in the care of the perioperative patient.
Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the
patients direct care needs. Acts a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology
Students, Techs, and Sr. Techs in developing needed direct care skills and
performs tasks as delegated by the RN. Works in partnership with a Registered
Nurse and although this individual does not assume an independent assignment,
can be relied upon to demonstrate excellence in the direct care of the most
complex perioperative patients. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
initiatives in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an
organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service
Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
PROVISION OF SERVICES
- 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.
Benefit Highlights :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and
healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an
impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its
inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3
billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of
America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees
and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care
hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory
care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various
related
services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and
the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSESREGISTRATIONS 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.
- Two years surgical technology experience preferred.
- 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.
DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting
unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any
employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form andor method without a
valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the
sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired
by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual
respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants
and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such,
openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement,
promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual
orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our
success.
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recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and
experience with the best possible career path at UHS
and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee
will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number,
credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will
not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail,
etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or
its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law
enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary
career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls
from recruiters.