Surgical Associate (Full Time) – Surgery

Robust, Growing Surgery department is looking for top skilled nurses. Is that you?

Texas Health Dallas Hospital seeks to hire a Surgical Associate for their Surgery Department.

Work Location: 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231.

Work Hours: Full time- 40 Hours/week.

· Mid-day Shift

· 1030-1900 M-F; holiday and weekend call coverage required

Surgery Highlights:

At Texas Health Dallas we offer a range of advanced services such as hybrid operating rooms that incorporate advanced imaging devices. We're also recognized as a Magnet facility for excellence in nursing services. Our level of experience is matched only by our compassion for our patients.

Here’s What You Need

· High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

· Previous surgical associate/cleaning experience (Preferred)

· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

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 Nurse

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment assistance as well as several other benefits.

· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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