Certified Surgical Technologist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: College Station
Posted on: August 30, 2024
Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Certified Surgical
Technologist for a job in College Station, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: StaffBSW COLLEGE STATION MEDICAL CENTER PLAZA
2025 Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront
of our region's growth in College Station, Texas. As we gear up to
open the Plaza's doors in 2025, you'll play a pivotal role in
shaping the future of healthcare in our community. Our expansion,
spanning 100,000 square feet, will introduce a state-of-the-art
Plaza on the campus of Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-
College Station, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our
rapidly growing population. Among its highlights, the plaza will
include clinic space for various medical specialties and therapies.
Anticipate a host of enhancements, including lab, expanded sleep
center, outpatient surgical center and shell space earmarked for
future growth. As we embark on this transformative journey, we
invite you to seize this unparalleled opportunity to make a
meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in our community.
Interviews will commence in Summer 2024, with selections finalized
by November 2024, and start dates beginning in January
2025.Facility: Baylor Scott and White Plaza- College Station,
TXDepartment: Operating RoomShift/Status: Full Time, 40
hrs./wk.Schedule: Day ShiftJOB SUMMARYThe Surgical Technologist
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
ROLEDiscusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and
scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of
instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.Prepares the operative
site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as
needed.Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an
organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to
instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument
counts.Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies
discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order
to avoid delays or injury.Sets up the operating room according to
surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument
table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure,
carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.Ensures the
proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies
during surgical procedures.Performs surgical counts of sponges,
sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established
policies and procedures.Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and
surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to
surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices,
and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team's needs
during course of surgery.Assists the surgical team with draping and
positioning the patient.Receives surgical specimens following
specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field
to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen.Assists with
placement of surgical dressings to operative site following
surgical case completion.Disassembles surgical instrumentation as
indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and
appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the
surgical procedure.Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper
transportation to decontamination area.Ensures 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.Follows infection
control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses
(AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory
requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self,
coworkers, and patients.Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of
all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.Maintains
inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments
and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures
and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of
maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use
and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files.KEY
SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge 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:1. a Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other
nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally,
holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist
by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
(NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing or their
successor OR2. Successful Completion of 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 Commissioner OR3. Was employed to practice surgical
technology in a health care facility before September 1,
2009BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the
following- 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 1Note: Benefits may vary
based upon position type and/or
level#CSPlazaExpQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited
ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Basic Life Support
(BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.Cert Surgical
Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT (EDU must be CAAHEP
accredited)If CAN or EMPL has experience prior 9/1/2009 in
healthcare or military, GAP and Cert will not be required & Min
Qualifications will be: HS/GEDIf CAN or EMPL does not have
experience prior to 2009, GAP and CST required.Baylor Scott & White
Health Job ID #24004078.About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the
largest not-for-profit health system in the state of 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. Through 51 hospitals and more than
1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in
Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum
of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a
Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott
& White today serves more than three million Texans.Benefits
- 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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