Texas Health Institute
Surgical Technologist Women's Surgery
Texas Health Institute, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Description
Status:
Full Time;
Shift:
8 Hour Days; call is required.
Job Summary The Surgical Technologist II functions in the inter operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that required equipment is available and functioning properly.
Essential Functions of the Role
Discuss special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and clipping the patient, as needed.
Prepare and maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts.
Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those that can help to avoid delays or injury.
Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arrange sterile set‑up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures, carefully selecting and opening 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.
Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, hold retractor devices, and act to anticipate and respond to the surgical team's needs during the course of surgery.
Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and pass the specimen(s) off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.
Assist with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
Disassemble surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycle as indicated, and appropriately dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure.
Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area.
Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.
Cleans the operating room following each case, and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas.
Follow infection control policies, AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
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 in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
Collaborate and maintain control of maintenance of inventory; order supplies, document equipment use and cart supplies, and maintain applicable records and files.
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.
Successful completion of:
a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program; and holds and maintains certification as a CST by NBSTSA or NCCT or their successor OR
Successful completion of a formal training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commission OR
Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited program
Experience:
Less than 1 year of experience; 1 year of Women’s OR experience; preferred — 1 year of Robotics OR experience
Certification / License / Registration:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA or NCCT, or completion of formal training in ST from the military/Public Health Service, or employed in an ST role in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009. If one of the above is not held, GAP and CST required.
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Full Time;
Shift:
8 Hour Days; call is required.
Job Summary The Surgical Technologist II functions in the inter operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe and that required equipment is available and functioning properly.
Essential Functions of the Role
Discuss special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and clipping the patient, as needed.
Prepare and maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts.
Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those that can help to avoid delays or injury.
Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arrange sterile set‑up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures, carefully selecting and opening 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.
Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, hold retractor devices, and act to anticipate and respond to the surgical team's needs during the course of surgery.
Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and pass the specimen(s) off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.
Assist with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
Disassemble surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycle as indicated, and appropriately dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure.
Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area.
Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.
Cleans the operating room following each case, and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas.
Follow infection control policies, AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
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 in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
Collaborate and maintain control of maintenance of inventory; order supplies, document equipment use and cart supplies, and maintain applicable records and files.
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.
Successful completion of:
a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program; and holds and maintains certification as a CST by NBSTSA or NCCT or their successor OR
Successful completion of a formal training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commission OR
Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited program
Experience:
Less than 1 year of experience; 1 year of Women’s OR experience; preferred — 1 year of Robotics OR experience
Certification / License / Registration:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA or NCCT, or completion of formal training in ST from the military/Public Health Service, or employed in an ST role in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009. If one of the above is not held, GAP and CST required.
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