Baylor Scott & White Health
Certified Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Health, Mckinney, Texas, United States, 75070
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Certified Surgical Technologist
Discipline:
Allied Health Professional
Duration:
Ongoing
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, days
Employment Type:
Staff
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney.
Shift/Schedule: Full Time Days, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 AM-7:00 PM. On‑Call: Approx. 3‑5 shifts per month.
Requirement: Requires a minimum of 2 years CST experience.
About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas, empowering you to live well. Our core values emphasize service, continuous improvement, collaboration, initiative, and exceptional experience.
Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub.
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt‑free tuition assistance for many no‑cost and low‑cost degrees, certificates, and more
Immediate access to time‑off benefits
Job Summary The Surgical Technologist II 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.
Essential Functions of the Role
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, avoiding damage and incorrect instrument counts.
Identify damaged or incomplete trays. Rectify discrepancies immediately or contact those who can help to avoid delays or injury.
Set up the operating room based on surgical procedure schedules, arranging sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for the specific procedure. Carefully select and open only needed supplies.
Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items according to established policies and procedures.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff, passing sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants, holding retractor devices and responding to the team's needs during surgery.
Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Receive surgical specimens following protocol. Pass specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source.
Assist with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
Disassemble surgical instruments at the end of the procedure. Recycle as needed. Dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste properly.
Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.
Ensure cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.
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 to ensure a safe work environment.
Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.
Maintain inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies; follow established policies and regulatory standards; collaborate to control inventory maintenance; order supplies, document equipment use, and maintain records.
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.
Qualifications Education:
Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years CST experience required.
Certification/Licensure:
Basic Life Support (BLS) – BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Cert Surgical Technologist (CST) – if completed military/Public Health Service ST training or worked as an ST before 9/1/2009, HS/GED is sufficient. Otherwise, both accredited ST program and current CST required.
About Baylor Scott & White Health As the largest not‑for‑profit health system in 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.
Benefits (List)
Holiday Pay
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Wellness and fitness programs
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Benefits start day 1
Life insurance
Discount program
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Specialty:
Certified Surgical Technologist
Discipline:
Allied Health Professional
Duration:
Ongoing
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, days
Employment Type:
Staff
Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney.
Shift/Schedule: Full Time Days, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 AM-7:00 PM. On‑Call: Approx. 3‑5 shifts per month.
Requirement: Requires a minimum of 2 years CST experience.
About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas, empowering you to live well. Our core values emphasize service, continuous improvement, collaboration, initiative, and exceptional experience.
Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub.
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt‑free tuition assistance for many no‑cost and low‑cost degrees, certificates, and more
Immediate access to time‑off benefits
Job Summary The Surgical Technologist II 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.
Essential Functions of the Role
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, avoiding damage and incorrect instrument counts.
Identify damaged or incomplete trays. Rectify discrepancies immediately or contact those who can help to avoid delays or injury.
Set up the operating room based on surgical procedure schedules, arranging sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for the specific procedure. Carefully select and open only needed supplies.
Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items according to established policies and procedures.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff, passing sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants, holding retractor devices and responding to the team's needs during surgery.
Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Receive surgical specimens following protocol. Pass specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source.
Assist with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
Disassemble surgical instruments at the end of the procedure. Recycle as needed. Dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste properly.
Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.
Ensure cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.
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 to ensure a safe work environment.
Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.
Maintain inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies; follow established policies and regulatory standards; collaborate to control inventory maintenance; order supplies, document equipment use, and maintain records.
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.
Qualifications Education:
Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years CST experience required.
Certification/Licensure:
Basic Life Support (BLS) – BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Cert Surgical Technologist (CST) – if completed military/Public Health Service ST training or worked as an ST before 9/1/2009, HS/GED is sufficient. Otherwise, both accredited ST program and current CST required.
About Baylor Scott & White Health As the largest not‑for‑profit health system in 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.
Benefits (List)
Holiday Pay
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Wellness and fitness programs
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Benefits start day 1
Life insurance
Discount program
#J-18808-Ljbffr