Job Description

TEXAN SURGERY CENTER　is a strong and established outpatient surgery center located in the heart of Austin, Texas. We have 3 operating rooms and specialize in ophthalmology and ENT.

If you thrive in a fast paced working environment with an energetic team then this is the place for you! Texan Surgery Center is a mission-driven organization that strives to be the finest surgical care provider in the Austin-area. We achieve this vision by treating each patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Weekdays only - no holidays, weekends, or call.

We are looking for caring, hard-working and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals! We offer a variety of rewarding and challenging career opportunities with competitive salaries, great benefits and professional development opportunities.

Job Description:

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Job Duties:

• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures

• Anticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure

• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.

• Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs "life" of instrument.

• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.

• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.

• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.

• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.

• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.

• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.

• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.

• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.

• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.

• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.

• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.

• Attends inservices, conferences, and meetings as required.

• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.

• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.

• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.

• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

• PREFERRED:　Ophthalmology and ENT scrub experience

Job Type: Full-time

Required Skills Required Experience

PREFERRED:　Ophthalmology and ENT scrub experience