Surgical Technician PRN

Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a variety of duties in the Operating Room to assist the surgical team at University Health Surgery Center - MAC situated within Morgan's Multi-Assistance Center at 5210 Thousand Oaks Dr. in San Antonio, TX. University Health Surgery Center - MAC is an ambulatory surgery center that offers multiple specialties with a primary focus on catering to the special needs and pediatric population. Assists in caring for the safety and welfare of the patient in the operating room and for the efficient and prompt performance of assignments. Assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The Surgical Technician possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Expected to perform the job functions and meet the criteria of Surgical Technician I. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certificate as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; OR, completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service. Two years experience as a Surgical Technician is required. Must complete Surgical Technician Clinical Ladder packet for consideration for promotion.

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