CST - Surgical Technologist

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical operations, ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will be proficient in aseptic techniques and ready to support a dynamic surgical team with essential tasks, adhering to established protocols. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity in a high-quality healthcare environment.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Certification as a CST from NBSTSA or NCCT required.
• Experience in surgical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the surgical environment including instrumentation.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by anticipating their needs.
• Ensure proper sterilization and hygiene in the operating room.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of human anatomy

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

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Position: CST - Surgical Technologist

• 4 ten hour shifts 8:30am-7:00pm (day off TBD- definitely not Friday nor Monday)
• 5 eight hour shifts (11:00am-7:30pm) Monday-Friday
  
  

Details

Posted: 18-Jun-25

Location: Plano, Texas

Categories

Allied Health

Internal Number: 25010258

Location: The Heart Hospital - Plano

Position: CST - Surgical Technologist

Shift: Full-time, Evenings, Shift options are as follows:

• 4 ten hour shifts 8:30am-7:00pm (day off TBD- definitely not Friday nor Monday)
• 5 eight hour shifts (11:00am-7:30pm) Monday-Friday
  
  

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
  
  

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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
  
  

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

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.

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.
• Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
• Prepare and maintain the instrument table in an organized way. This avoids damage and incorrect instrument counts.
• Identify damaged or incomplete trays. Rectify discrepancies immediately or contact those who can help to avoid delays or injury.
• Sets up the operating room based on surgical procedure schedules. Arranges sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for the specific procedure. Carefully selects and opens only needed supplies.
• Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
• Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous 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. Holds retractor devices and responds to the surgical team's needs during surgery.
• Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
• Receive surgical specimens following protocol. Pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source.
• Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
• Disassembles surgical instruments at the end of the procedure. Recycles as needed. Disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste properly.
• 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, AORN Guidelines, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations to ensure 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. Follows established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Collaborates to control inventory maintenance. Orders supplies, documents equipment use, and maintains 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 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 Proficiency Testing or their successor.
• Complete a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service Commissioner.
• Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009
  

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
  
  

CERTIFICATION/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. Completion of formal training in ST from Military/Public Health Service. Employed in ST role in a Healthcare facility before 9/1/2009.
• If one of the above is not held GAP and CST ARE required.
  
  

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Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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