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:
<ul>
<li>Restocks warmer with blankets and saline</li>
<li>Changes sharps containers</li>
<li>Stocks linen, and bags for trash and linen, as well as red bags</li>
<li>Stocks Expose II</li>
<li>Ensures two arm boards and safety strap available for case</li>
<li>Stocks and replaces suction liners</li>
<li>Stocks sterile towels in cores</li>
<li>Stocks masks and OR room gels and sanitizers</li>
<li>Empties soiled linen carts to linen chute</li>
</ul>
Assists in moving patients to and from the operating room suites.
<ul>
<li>Follows patient identification requirements.</li>
<li>Maintains patient dignity and confidentiality.</li>
<li>Communicates appropriately with patients and families.</li>
<li>Observes safety procedures in moving patients.</li>
<li>Helps with patient positioning</li>
<li>Demonstrates basic understanding of asepsis</li>
<li>Decontaminates beds and stretchers between uses</li>
<li>Makes up beds and stretchers</li>
</ul>
Assists in room cleanup before and/or after surgery.
<ul>
<li>Disposes of hazardous waste appropriately.</li>
<li>Uses personal protective gear as required.</li>
<li>Follows procedure for cleaning of operating rooms and equipment.</li>
<li>Transports instruments to decontamination areas according to procedure.</li>
<li>Puts equipment and supplies away in appropriate place.</li>
<li>Restocks items</li>
</ul>
Other duties as assigned
<ul>
<li>Follows directions of circulating nurse in obtaining equipment, instruments and supplies as requested.</li>
<li>Answers call from Surgery Control Desk without delay</li>
<li>Acts as team member</li>
</ul>
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Surgical Associate:
<ul>
<li>You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.</li>
</ul>
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 &amp; 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 &amp; supplies ( up to 250 lbs on wheels) without endangering themselves or others.
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Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

Surgical Associate Fulltime Days

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