Surgical Associate Fulltime Days in Fort Worth, Texas at Texas Health Resources

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.

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req

Experience
previous patient care experience Pref

Licenses and Certifications
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills
Read, write and speak English; Able to stand/walk for majority of hours of their work shift; Easily move heavy equipment & supplies ( up to 250 lbs on wheels) without endangering themselves or others.

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Primary Location: Fort Worth
Job: Allied Health
Organization: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway TX 76132
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time