Certified Surgical Tech / CST OR

UT Health Tyler Tyler, TX 75701, US

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:

Responsibilities

Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. The individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost-effective environment for all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Current certification with one of the following:
- The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- The National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Operating Room experience.

Share this job

Related Jobs

Surgical Tech

Full-time

6 days ago

Certified Surgical Tech / CST

UT Health Tyler Tyler, TX

Overview Join our team as an day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech: Responsibilities Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. The individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost-effective environment for all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence. Qualifications Job Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Current certification with one of the following: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program. Preferred Job Requirements: Operating Room experience.

Surgical Tech

Full-time

2 weeks ago

Certified Surgical Tech / CST

UT Health Tyler Tyler, TX

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Certified Surgical Tech in Tyler, TX. This position is located at the Medical Education Building (MEB) Surgery Center. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech: Responsibilities Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. Individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost-effective environment to all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence. Qualifications Job Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Current certification with one of the following: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program. Preferred Job Requirements: Operating Room experience.

Surgical Tech

Full-time

2 months ago

Cardiovascular Surgical Tech / CVOR CST

UT Health Tyler Tyler, TX

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) Surgical Tech (CST) in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech: Responsibilities Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence. Individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost-effective environment to all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence . Qualifications Job Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Current certification with one of the following: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program. Preferred Job Requirements: Operating Room experience.

Surgical Tech

Full-time

2 days ago

Surgical Technologist

The Christ Hospital Health Network Cincinnati, OH

Job Description Primary responsibility involves performance of specific tasks, as a scrub technologist and/or during surgical procedures to facilitate the efficient and safe progress of the surgical case. Assists with the maintenance of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains positive customer relations. Shall demonstrate competency and possess the technical skills appropriate for his/her assigned cases and utilizes that knowledge in assisting others. Performs various duties within his/her scope of responsibility and is accountable to the Clinical Manager. Responsibilities General Duties Checks daily assignment. Reviews surgical preference lists to clarify surgical routine and update preference lists as needed. Utilize resources to obtain needed supplies for the case. Checks table(s) for complete readiness for each procedure. Ensures all items needed for the case are present: Obtains physician’s special instruments and sutures prior to start of the case. Demonstrates knowledge and dexterity in handling of special supplies and equipment and assures its proper functioning. Is knowledgeable of the specifics of the surgical procedure and able to perform these tasks in an organized and efficient manner. Under the surgeon’s supervision, assists with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, assisting with skin closure, cutting sutures and irrigating wounds. Circulates for operative procedures under supervision of R.N. At the end of procedure assist with site care Cleanses operative site. Connects drainage tubes to appropriate devices. Assists and/or applied sterile dressing. Assists with patient transfer to bed/stretcher. Covers soiled gloves with clean exam gloves. Assists with transfer with adequate number of assistants present. Responsible for knowing and using good body mechanics. Disassembles table(s) contents and instruments, and places in proper receptacles for cleaning. Sends (appropriate) instruments to CSR and/or clean up room for terminal cleaning. Functions as a Patient Advocate. Is aware of physical and emotional needs at all times and gives appropriate care and comfort. Will assist any patient in need, not just those assigned to his/her care. Protects patient’s dignity while anesthetized by avoiding unnecessary exposure. Protects patient’s privacy by insuring confidentiality of chart and history. Puts proper patients’ welfare above person consideration; admits to errors and takes proper steps to correct. Communication Ensures communication made to surgeon prior to the start of the case if any supplies and/or equipment are unavailable. Effectively communicates with all health team members in a timely and courteous manner. Shares pertinent information with Charge Nurse. Effectively communicates pertinent information to relief personnel so as to provide safe continuity of care. Leadership Attendance is prompt and regular. Supports self and peers in professional growth and development utilizing resources and opportunities within and outside of The Christ Hospital. Acts as a resource, educator and preceptor for staff and nursing students. Dress code of the Operating Room is followed. Volunteer’s assistance as a resource and/or preceptor in assigned areas. Assists in the orientation of new personnel. Participates in 75% of staff meetings and 75% of council meetings as appropriate. Participates in council activities and task forces to improve competencies of self, co-workers, and staff members related to patient care. Completes all educational requirements to maintain competency related to specific population of patient and/or regulatory agencies (Healthstream education 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day). Submits required tests and paperwork in a timely manner without management interventions. Participates in self and peer review activities to include the positive recognition of peers and staff on a regular basis. Participation in professional advancement program is encouraged. Prepares for certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible. Participation in chosen professional organizations, conferences and research is encouraged. Productivity Assists in expediting case turnaround time. Assists with cleaning of tables, floors, etc. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change. Takes only allotted time for breaks and lunch according to the policy. Understands factors related to cost and effective outcomes when planning and implementing patient care. Initiates care in a timely manner, manages workload effectively. Understands and maintains awareness of fiscal responsibility by utilizing staff, time, equipment, and supplies appropriately. Safety Demonstrates, maintains, identifies, and corrects any breaks in aseptic technique while setting up the case as well as during the surgical procedure Instruments, sharps, and sponges are counted according to policy. Identifies and transfers surgical specimens according to O.R. policy. Performs safety check on all equipment (power instruments, etc.) for proper assembly, completeness and operation before it is used. Correctly prepares and labels medications including dosages and percentages to be used during the case according to type of procedure to be done and/or doctor’s preference card. Keeps operative field free of unused instruments, equipment, and sharps. Receives instruments from surgeon. Keeps instruments clean by wiping blood and tissue from instruments. Removes unnecessary articles from the operative field. Follows universal precautions according to hospital policy. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (e.g. BSN required, MSN preferred.): Has contact with physicians, families, and other hospital personnel related to care of assigned patients. Sound judgment and knowledge of scientific principles must be used. Competency in selected skills is required through hospital provided instruction. Frequent exposure to stressful patient situations requires the ability to maintain composure in order to respond swiftly and effectively to patient needs. EDUCATION: The surgical technologist has completed education in surgical technology and/or has completed on the job experience/training which allows the technologist to obtain certification. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None required REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: The Surgical Technologists demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education. The ST effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality. The ST maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth. The ST demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting. The ST is responsible for knowledge, use, care, and handling of surgical instruments. LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS: All OR ST’s obtain certification within 6 months from start date in department with either a CST or TS-C (NCCT). ST’s who were employed at TCH prior to January 2010 are required to obtain certification by December 31, 2018.

Network Pricing Consultant - Remote PST/MST/CST

UnitedHealthcare Phoenix, AZ

$72,800 - $130,000 / year

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This opportunity is all about complexity and meaningful impact. You will play a key role in accurately and effectively pricing our provider network across the West Region markets, including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, creativity in interpreting contract structures, and the ability to leverage available resources to develop accurate and reliable pricing. As a Network Pricing Consultant, you will support and validate Provider Network (hospital, physician, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial modeling, analysis, and reporting. You will conduct unit cost and contract valuation analysis to support negotiations and unit cost management strategies, while managing unit cost budgets, targets, and performance reporting. Challenge can often be its own reward, but why settle for challenge alone when you can also be supported, mentored, and developed in a fast-paced and impactful career? With UnitedHealth Group, you can expect all of the above, every day. Here's your opportunity to combine analytical expertise and collaborative problem-solving as you strike the balance between health care costs and resources. In this role, you'll ensure that health care contracts are priced accurately and fairly for all involved, backed by the resources and stability of a Fortune 5 leader. While this role primarily supports West Region markets, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. For hires residing in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas, on-site work is required at least four days per week. Primary Responsibilities Support network pricing strategies and tactics in collaboration with local network field leaders and network managers Analyze financial impact of provider contracts Evaluate financial impact of corporate initiatives and external regulations Review payment appendices and develop options for various contracting approaches and methodologies Communicate financial impact findings and insights to stakeholder groups Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting Provide mentorship and engage in detailed peer review activities Perform unit cost and contract valuation analysis to support network contracting and unit cost management strategies Lead large and complex analytical projects to support key business objectives Influence pricing strategies and rate development by identifying opportunities or safeguarding favorable structures Collaborate with Network Management to strategize rates or contract methodologies Review competitive analysis to determine appropriate provider pricing You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related field 4+ years of analytical experience 3+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products Experience presenting to internal or external stakeholders Financial impact analysis and data manipulation skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Demonstrated ability to interpret financial modeling results and develop forecasts Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated ability to research and solve problems independently Preferred Qualifications Experience with advanced statistical functions for financial modeling Experience with various payment methodology types Knowledge of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid PPO/HMO revenue and expense patterns Solid interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation, and communication abilities All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.