Certified Surgical Techno Fulltime Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

8h•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 surgical instruments. The position also participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Clients served are predominantly adults age 18 and older; adolescents, pediatric patients, and infants are occasionally seen. The Surgical Tech creates and maintains a sterile field, performs counts, selects and prepares instruments and equipment, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and supports communication and patient-care processes throughout procedures. The role also maintains equipment and records, assists with staff training, and supports the Surgical Services Department’s quality assurance program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Additional languages are desirable.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a sterile field and monitor or correct breaks in sterile technique.
Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to policy, initiating corrective actions when counts are incorrect.
Select appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for the procedure.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during procedures 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 properly.
Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team within the appropriate time span.
Maintain instruments and equipment and report malfunctions.
Label drugs and solutions, 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 Surgical Services Department’s Quality Assurance program.
Prepare the operating suite and monitor par levels of surgical instruments and supplies.
Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
Participate in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.