SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - $24-38 PER HOUR
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist
for a job in Waxahachie, Texas. Job Description & Requirements
Shift: Weekends - 3x12s
6-7 OR's at one time, has 8 total, but one is used for IR.
Scrub into gen surg, ortho, gyn, podiatry, ent, vascular.
Level 4 trauma so they do not do neuro craniology or
cardiovascular, but they do do spine. They do not do optho.
They are not in the call rotation but are expected to help cover
any unforeseen shortages on call related to FMLA, terminations,
etc.
Call response time is 30 minutes.
Typically, 4-5 call shifts per 6 weeks. 2 of those shifts will be
weekend shifts, 24 hour total of weekend call, so 12 each, so 2
call shifts per weekend.
Team works very well together.
JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Technician 2 functions in the inter operative phase of
patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction
and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the
surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to
ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that
required equipment is available and functioning properly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and
scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of
instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient
clipping, as needed.
Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and
comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as
incorrect needs or instrument counts.
Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies
immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid
delays or injury.
Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure
schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and
equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and
opening only needed supplies.
Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment,
and supplies during surgical procedures.
Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc.
items, according to established policies and procedures.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff.
Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants
during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate
and respond to the surgical team's needs during course of
surgery.
Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the
patient.
Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and passes
the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse,
verifying source of specimen.
Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site
following surgical case completion.
Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the
procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of
sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the surgical procedure.
Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to
decontamination area.
Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance,
and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
for distribution.
Cleans the operating room following each case, and returns
equipment to appropriate storage areas.
Follows infection control policies, Association of perioperative
Registered Nurses (AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines,
and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work
environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and
instrumentation prior to patient use.
Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment,
instruments and supplies in accordance with established policies
and procedures and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains
control of maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents
equipment use and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records
and files.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization
standards.
Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic
technique.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation
tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic
and diagnostic procedures.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal
skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing
team members.
Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.
Successful completion of:
1. a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other nationally accredited
surgical technologist program. Additionally, holds and maintains
certification as a (CST) surgical technologist by the National
Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the
National Center for Competency Testing or their successor OR
2. Successful Completion of formal training program for surgical
technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast
Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health
Service Commissioner OR
3. Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care
facility before September 1, 2009
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
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QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer.
Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT OR
Completion of formal training in ST from Military /Public Health
Service OR Employed in ST role in a Healthcare facility prior to
9/1/2009.
If one of the above is not held GAP and CST ARE required. Baylor
Scott & White Health Job ID #24009470. About Baylor Scott & White
Health As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of
Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of
every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed
to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable
through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor
Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute,
the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital
health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than
1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in
Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum
of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a
Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott
& White today serves more than three million Texans. Why Vivian
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