Certified Surgical Technologist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Certified Surgical
Technologist for a job in Temple, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus (Eligibility Requirements Apply)
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
Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure
schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and
equipment required for specific procedure.
Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment
and supplies during surgical procedures.
Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and shaving.
Cleans the operating room following each case and returns equipment
to appropriate storage areas. Ensures the cleaning,
decontamination, sterilization, maintenance and preparation of
surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for distribution.
Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the
patient.
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.
Follows infection control policies, Association of perioperative
Registered Nurses (AORN) recommendation practices, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other
regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment
for self, coworkers and patients.
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
--QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Recruiter: Samantha MilesBaylor Scott and White Job ID #23005923.
Posted job title: Neuro Surgical Tech CSTAbout 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
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