Surgical Tech 2

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

101d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 2 works during surgery to speed up procedures, under a Registered Nurse's supervision. This position helps the surgical team by using equipment and tools to ensure a safe operating room and that equipment is available and working properly. The CVOR team covers vascular and cardiac cases including endovascular, TAVR, off-pump CABG, valve replacement, AAA and other procedures. We are a fast-paced unit caring for very critical patients. Every day is a different day. The CST works in a team environment to ensure safe passage through the intraoperative phase of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Program.
• 1 year of Experience Required.
• Highly prefer 2+ years of CVOR tech experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Completion of formal training in ST from Military/Public Health Service.
• Employed in ST role in a Healthcare facility before 9/1/2009.

Responsibilities

• Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery.
• Scrub into surgery in time to prepare instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
• Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
• Prepare and maintain the instrument table in an organized way.
• Identify damaged or incomplete trays and rectify discrepancies immediately.
• Set up the operating room based on surgical procedure schedules.
• Arrange sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for the specific procedure.
• Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff.
• Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants.
• Hold retractor devices and respond to the surgical team's needs during surgery.
• Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
• Receive surgical specimens following protocol.
• Assist with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
• Disassemble surgical instruments at the end of the procedure.
• Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.
• Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean the operating room following each case, and return equipment to appropriate storage areas.
• Follow infection control policies, AORN Guidelines, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations.
• Maintain inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Collaborate to control inventory maintenance.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
• Immediate access to time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree