Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

About this role

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.