Job Posting Title:

Surgical Technologist, Ambulatory Surgery Center, UT Health Austin

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 19, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

UT Health Austin is the clinical practice of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. The UT Health Austin Ambulatory Surgery Center clinicians collaborate with colleagues at the Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, and in the community to utilize the latest research, diagnostic, and treatment techniques in every surgical encounter. Fully equipped with the latest technology and IT integration, the Ambulatory Surgery Center is staffed to provide same-day surgical care for patients and is Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) with Medicare-deemed status.  Visit https://uthealthaustin.org/clinics/services/ambulatory-surgery-center

Purpose

This is a full-time position to serve as a key team member in the Ambulatory Surgery Center at UT Health Austin. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that required equipment is available and functioning properly in the operating room.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with AST (Association of Surgical Technologist). Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of surgical procedures to enable proper performance of scrub duties and to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

Assists in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments. Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and surgical draping according to surgeon’s protocol. Assists with application of dressing splints and casts. Ensures that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.

Assists in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces, as required. Prepares procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.

Relieves other surgical techs for breaks and lunch as needed and/or assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. When own duties are completed, voluntarily helps in other areas of ASC. Demonstrates the desire and ability to cross train to different areas of the surgery center as directed by ASC Leadership.

Establishes and maintains open communication with co-workers, team members, and ASC Leadership to assist in smooth execution of the daily schedule. Demonstrates personal characteristics and interpersonal skills to work closely with many team members at the same time.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Surgical Technologist certification. One or more years recent clinical experience as an Operating Room Technician. Maintains current knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques. Broad knowledge of surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Knowledge of current practice related to hand hygiene, aseptic and sterile technique. Knowledge of current practice of decontamination, high-level disinfectant and sterilization procedures. Ability to identify and select instruments and equipment necessary for surgical procedures and appropriately interpret information on preference cards. Demonstrates attention to detail by ensuring that all documentation is legible, complete, accurate, and factual. Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems and objectives. Has knowledge of patient rights and strives to improve patient outcomes by respecting each patient’s cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values. Knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements. Possesses critical thinking skills. Demonstrates a willingness to listen to others and openly expresses respect for differing opinions. Demonstrates leadership, effective organizing, and planning skills. Effective problem-solving skills to include data analysis and judgment to make effective decisions. Ability to work with minimal supervision. High Impact Communication - Effective oral and written communication skills Computer Skills – Knowledge and basic use of computer skills. Maintains high level of confidentiality at all times. Ability to build trust and gain respect through effective team leadership and participation skills. Valid BCLS Certification upon employment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an ambulatory surgery center. Endoscopy technician experience preferred.

Salary Range

$52,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work hours are variable based on patient care needs

Ability to sit and stand for prolong periods of time, ability to walk, some bending, stooping and stretching

Capability for overhead and low reaching activities

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care activities; may require frequent lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/moving in excess of 50 pounds

Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

Ability to make constant/frequent judgment/response to problem

Exposure to noisy equipment

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, high stress/pressure, handles emergency or crisis situations, regular interaction with emotional patients and/or family members

Work is performed in a patient care setting and may involve exposure to infections, communicable diseases and hazardous materials, radiation/laser, waste gases and blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to water and chemicals used in disinfection/sterilization process.

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 University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.