Certified Surgical Technologist | Full-Time

Welcome to Fish Pond Surgery Center, Waco, TX, where excellence meets work-life balance in a supportive environment that prioritizes both your professional growth and personal well-being.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

Why Choose Fish Pond Surgery Center

• Elevated Quality of Care: Join a team dedicated to delivering top-tier surgical procedures in a high-quality, service-oriented atmosphere. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each patient receives the best care possible.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a work environment that values your time and well-being. With no call responsibilities, weekends, and holidays off, you'll have the chance to nurture your career while also embracing a fulfilling personal life.
• USPI Partnership: Fish Pond Surgery Center is a proud joint venture with USPI, fostering a collaborative setting that encourages growth and innovation.
• Accreditation & Ownership: Our facility boasts accreditation from AAAHC, reflecting our unwavering dedication to upholding rigorous quality standards. Additionally, physicians have an ownership or investment interest in our facility, demonstrating our commitment to partnership and collaboration.
• Advanced Facilities: With 5 Operating Rooms and 1 Treatment Room, our state-of-the-art equipment enables surgeons to excel in specialties including General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopedics, and more.
• Professional Specialization: As a part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of surgical excellence across a variety of specialties, making a significant impact on patients' lives and contributing to their overall well-being.

Join us at Fish Pond Surgery Center to embark on a fulfilling career journey that combines professional growth with personal fulfillment. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team, where innovation, collaboration, and compassion converge to create a workplace like no other. Your path to a rewarding career starts here!

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of a Scrub Technician Program with subsequent certification.
• Two years’ experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

What We Offer:

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Competitive wages 
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally 
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Paid Holidays 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account 
• Education Assistance 
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance 

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

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