Certified Surgical Techno Fulltime Days

Conifer Health Solutions•Sunnyvale, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures. The role ensures the operating suite is adequately prepared, monitors par levels of surgical instruments and supplies, and cleans and sterilizes instruments. The position serves primarily adults aged 18 and older, with occasional adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients. The Surgical Tech also participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Certification as a Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing, or an appropriate U.S. military surgical technology program.
High school graduation or completion of a GED.
AHA BLS Certification.
At least 1 year of experience in an OR scrub tech role.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in additional languages.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a sterile field, follow sterile technique principles, and monitor and correct breaks in technique.
Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to policy and initiate corrective actions when counts are incorrect.
Select appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments or retracting as needed.
Assemble instruments and equipment according to policies and procedures when providing direct or indirect patient care.
Maintain open communication with physicians and physician assistants.
Identify, handle, and label cultures and specimens correctly.
Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team within the appropriate time span.
Maintain instruments and equipment and report malfunctions.
Label drugs and solutions properly, track amounts used, and report them to the RN circulator at the end of the case.
Notify the RN Circulating Nurse or Charge Nurse of information received from physicians and patients.
Assist with training new surgical staff.
Maintain appropriate records.
Assist with the Quality Assurance program for the Surgical Services Department.
Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
Ensure the operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures.
Monitor par levels of surgical instruments and supplies, and clean and sterilize surgical instruments.