Surgical Technologist PRN

Bastion Law, PLLC; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Surgical Technician 3, where your skills in managing surgical instruments and maintaining a sterile environment are crucial for successful operations. Play a vital role in supporting surgeons and ensuring patient safety through collaboration and adherence to best practices. Be part of a community-focused organization that values your contribution and offers support from day one.

Benefits

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

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a surgical technician role.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days.
• CST certification required unless prior experience is available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgeries by managing equipment and instruments.
• Ensure a clean and safe operating environment.
• Adhere to infection control policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Sterile and aseptic techniques

Knowledge of sterilization standards

Education

Graduate of an Accredited Program

Job description

Description

*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* In this role, as Surgical Technician 3, you help in surgeries during the operation phase. You assist a Registered Nurse to improve efficiency by managing equipment and instruments. Your job is vital for a safe operating room, keeping equipment ready and working well. You will manage supplies and equipment for a specific surgical service line. Additionally, you will communicate between the service line, surgeons, and team members. *Essential Functions of the Role* * Talking to the surgeon beforehand concerning special needs and getting ready before they show up. * Cleaning and preparing the surgical area as needed. * Ensuring proper setup and maintenance of the instrument table to prevent instrument damage. * Making sure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies function as expected during surgical procedures. * Performing counts of all surgical items, such as sponges, sharps, and instruments, following the appropriate policies and procedures. * Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and surgical team, offering sterile supplies and equipment, and responding accordingly during the surgery. * Assisting in draping and repositioning the patient for the surgical team. * Adhering to specified protocols when handling surgical specimens and verifying their source. * Preparing soiled instruments for transit to the decontamination area. * Cleaning the operating room after each case and organizing equipment in designated storage areas. * Adhering to infection control policies, recommended practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations to ensure a safe working environment. * Managing inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies, following established policy, procedures, and regulatory standards. *Key Success Factors* * An understanding of sterilization standards and how to prevent infections is crucial. * Familiarity with sterile and aseptic techniques, both in theory and application. * Surgeons should have deep knowledge of human body, surgeries, and tools necessary for procedures. They require expertise in invasive techniques. * Proficiency in communication and building relationships to efficiently collaborate with the surgical and central sterile processing team members. * Capacity to occasionally work in an environment with potential chemical and radiation hazards. * Completion of all necessary educational and certification requirements and a history of successful accomplishments in the same. *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 - (2) Two Years of Experience * CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION * Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty 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 Qual: HS/GED If CAN or EMPL does not have experience prior to 2009, GAP and CST are required.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare.Today, Baylor Scott & White includes 52 hospitals, more than 1,300 health system care sites, more than 7,200 active physicians, over 57,000 employees and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

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