UHS·Amarillo, Texas
Provide technical leadership and direct care for perioperative patients while assisting Registered Nurses in implementing care plans. Responsibilities include scrubbing into surgical cases and acting as a preceptor for surgical technology students and staff.
A person having extensive knowledge, experience, proficiency and/or certifications in comprehensive, technical surgical skills that provides technical leadership in the care of the perioperative patient. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, attends to the patients direct care needs. Acts a primary preceptor for Surgical Technology Students, Techs, and Sr. Techs in developing needed direct care skills and performs tasks as delegated by the RN. Works in partnership with a Registered Nurse and although this individual does not assume an independent assignment, can be relied upon to demonstrate excellence in the direct care of the most complex perioperative patients. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence 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 and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Requires a high school diploma, completion of a surgical technologist program with certification, and current BLS certification. Two years of surgical technology experience is preferred.
Market context
In Texas, certified surgical technologists are commonly in demand in outpatient surgery centers and hospital operating rooms, especially for candidates with current BLS and hands-on experience. This role is competitive because employers often prefer prior surgical tech experience and certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and competitive compensation. Before applying, confirm your certification and BLS are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.