Level II - Surgical Technologist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waco
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist
Level II for a job in Waco, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: StaffSurgical Tech 2 Main Operating
RoomWeekendThe 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 ROLEDiscusses 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.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 OR2. 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 OR3. Was employed to practice surgical
technology in a health care facility before September 1,
2009BENEFITSOur 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 1Note: Benefits may vary
based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS- 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 #24013321.About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs 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.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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