Surgical Technologist 1

Baylor Scott & White Health; Town of Texas, McKinney (WI, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Surgical Technologist in a fast-paced operating room environment. You will assist the surgical team with equipment management, ensuring a safe and efficient surgical process. This role requires strong communication skills and knowledge of infection control practices. Be part of a team that values learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools.
• Complete a CAAHEP or other accredited surgical technologist program.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team with equipment and tools during surgery.
• Prepares and maintains the instrument table in an organized way.
• Ensures proper functioning of surgical instruments and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Infection Prevention

Aseptic Technique

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

• Shift/Schedule – Full Time Weekdays. 3/12 hr. shifts 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM. Official schedule TBD
• Orientation Schedule - M-F 6:30-3:00
• On-Call- Approx. 3-5 shifts per month

Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - McKinneyas a Registered Nurseand be part of something better!

Operating Room

Our Operating unit isa fast-pacedenvironment that includes high acuitypatients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base? Ourleadership team fosters an environment that supportslearning, mentoring, and building everyteam member.

Patient Population:General and Orthopedic surgery

Number of Beds: 9

Department Specifics: Strong team atmosphere and culture of unity, Level II Trauma hospital, latest innovation in robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, 3 DaVinci Xi Robots, state of the art OR Suites with built-in integration, focus on individual’s career and future goals, and strong focus on Culture of Safety: Zero harm practices and initiatives.

Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center– McKinney

A Magnet Recognized Facility,Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – McKinney is a 191 bed, fully accredited not for profit hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to families in McKinney and the surrounding communities. Part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not for profit healthcare system in the state of Texas, the hospital offers personalized care and advanced technology on a beautiful with hotel-like amenities and all private rooms. Services include emergency care, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, oncology, primary care, women’s services, and a Level III Neonatal IC with private suites.

As part of the medical center’s long-term plans, the hospital structure can add additional floors, increasing the number of beds to 400 as community growth warrants.

We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.

WhyBaylor Scott & White Health

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across thestate of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, aqualityhealth plan and anaward-winningresearch institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, toconstantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist 1 works during surgery to speed up procedures. This role assists the surgical team with equipment and tools. It ensures the operating room is safe and equipment is available and working.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery. Scrub in on time to prepare 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 way. This avoids damage and incorrect instrument counts. Identifies damaged or incomplete trays. Rectifies discrepancies immediately or contacts those who can help to avoid delays or injury.
• Sets up the operating room according to 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 procedure's end, recycles, and 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.

Key Success Factors

• Complete a CAAHEP or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program by the 180th day after graduation.
• Complete a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service. A one-year operating room technician program is preferred.
• 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 tools to assist the surgical team with invasive procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.
• Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards.

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 - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.