Surgical Technologist

4 days ago

US United States Baylor Scott & White Health Full time
Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist 2 plays a vital role in the perioperative phase of patient care, expediting surgical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team by utilizing equipment and instrumentation to ensure a safe operating room environment and availability of required equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Discusses special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs in on time for proper instrument preparation.
  • Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
  • Organizes and maintains the instrument table(s) to avoid damage and incorrect needs or instrument counts.
  • Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies immediately, or contacts those who can help to avoid delays or injury.
  • Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules, arranging sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures.
  • 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, passing sterile supplies and equipment during procedures, holding retractor devices, and responding to the surgical team's needs.
  • Assists with draping and positioning the patient.
  • Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen.
  • Assists with placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion.
  • Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure.
  • Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the 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, AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
  • Less than 1 year of experience.
  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist (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.
Benefits
  • 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.

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