**Responsibilities** **Northwest Texas Healthcare System** is a 495 bed system serving the city ofAmarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination oftraditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus theconveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. Fromthe beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to ourquality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.A hospital is only as good as its employees. Thats why were looking forprofessionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Were lookingfor employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care andpersonal excellence. Were looking for exceptional professionals who share ourvision and values.Visit us online at: **Position: Surgical Tech (Cert)****POSITION SUMMARY:** A person having extensive knowledge, experience,proficiency andor certifications in comprehensive, technical surgical skillsthat provides technical leadership in the care of the perioperative patient.Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to thepatients direct care needs. Acts a primary preceptor for Surgical TechnologyStudents, Techs, and Sr. Techs in developing needed direct care skills andperforms tasks as delegated by the RN. Works in partnership with a RegisteredNurse and although this individual does not assume an independent assignment,can be relied upon to demonstrate excellence in the direct care of the mostcomplex perioperative patients. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvementinitiatives in collaboration with other health team members. Supports anorganizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the ServiceExcellence Standards to all customer groups.** _PROVISION OF SERVICES_****** * Assists the RN with implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN and tasks delegated by the RN based on patient's condition and the individual's skills. * Can first and second scrub simple uncomplicated surgical cases applicable to the Tech level. * Demonstrates both knowledge and technical expertise regarding sterile processing. * Demonstrates both knowledge and technical expertise regarding procedures, equipment, supplies, instruments, and surgical sequence for all procedures applicable to the Tech level (see attached Tech Orientation Checklist). * Demonstrates ability to use prior knowledge in adapting to and learning new procedures. * Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.**Benefit Highlights:** * Challenging and rewarding work environment * Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans * 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan**About Universal Health Services**One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital andhealthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built animpressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of theWorld's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking ofAmerica's Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute carehospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatorycare access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and variousrelatedservices located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico andthe United Kingdom. www.uhs.com **Qualifications** **EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSESREGISTRATIONS REQUIRED** * High School diploma or equivalent required * Was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009 or Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service * Completion of a surgical technologist program with certification required. * Two years surgical technology experience preferred. * Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.* * ** * ***DISCLAIMER** Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not acceptingunsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to anyemployee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form andor method without avalid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed thesole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hiredby UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.**EEO Statement**All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutualrespect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicantsand teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such,openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement,promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexualorientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status,protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to oursuccess.**Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams**At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments andrecruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set andexperience with the best possible career path at UHSand our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employeewill request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number,credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters willnot email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail,etc.If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS orits subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate lawenforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiarycareer websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited callsfrom recruiters.