Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

 
Work Location: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76132

Work Hours: Full-Time Days

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM) no call and no weekend requirements

What You Will Do:

Completes routine stocking chores:

·      Restocks warmer with blankets and saline

·      Changes sharps containers   

·      Stocks linen, and bags for trash and linen, as well as red bags   

·      Stocks Expose II

·      Ensures two arm boards and safety strap available for case   

·      Stocks and replaces suction liners   

·      Stocks sterile towels in cores

·      Stocks masks and OR room gels and sanitizers

·      Empties soiled linen carts to linen chute

     Assists in moving patients to and from the operating room suites.

·      Follows patient identification requirements. 

·      Maintains patient dignity and confidentiality. 

·      Communicates appropriately with patients and families.  

·      Observes safety procedures in moving patients.   

·      Helps with patient positioning  

·      Demonstrates basic understanding of asepsis   

·      Decontaminates beds and stretchers between uses

·      Makes up beds and stretchers

     Assists in room cleanup before and/or after surgery.

·      Disposes of hazardous waste appropriately.  

·      Uses personal protective gear as required.  

·      Follows procedure for cleaning of operating rooms and equipment.

·      Transports instruments to decontamination areas according to procedure.

·      Puts equipment and supplies away in appropriate place.  

·      Restocks items

     Other duties as assigned

·      Follows directions of circulating nurse in obtaining equipment, instruments and supplies as requested.  

·      Answers call from Surgery Control Desk without delay  

·      Acts as team member

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Surgical Associate:

• You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity highlights:

At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving the southwest Fort Worth area and its surrounding communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County.

Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department. Additionally, we are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 5-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards.