Certified Surgical Technologist

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon 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. Patients served are predominantly adults age 18 and older, with occasional adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients.

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 United States Military surgical technology program.
High school graduate or GED completion.
AHA BLS Certification.
At least 1 year of operating room experience in a scrub tech role.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a sterile field in accordance with sterile technique principles, and monitor and correct breaks in technique.
Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts according to policy and initiate corrective action when a count is incorrect.
Select appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for the 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 appropriately.
Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team within the appropriate timeframe.
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 the physician and patient.
Assist with training new surgical staff.
Maintain appropriate records.
Assist with the Quality Assurance program relevant to the Surgical Services Department.
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.