Baylor Scott & White Temple - Pavilion Day Surgery Center

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Surgical Technologist for busy day surgery center

\n\nGraduate or soon to be graduate of accredited Surgical Technician program required\n\n

Full Time Monday- Friday 7am-5:30pm

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Overview

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Ambulatory Day Surgery Center that primarily services sports medicine, ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Pain management, general surgery, surgical oncology, urology, and ob/gyn.

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Unit Summary

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8 suite OR 

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No weekends, No holidays, No Call

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Patient centered focus with interdepartmental collaboration and teamwork. This is a small unit that is like a family, not only do we take care of the patients but we take care of each other. 

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Friendly, fun and collaborative staff with top notch surgeons and anesthesia partners all working together to deliver excellent patient care  

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About Us

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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.

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Our Core Values are:

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

Benefits

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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:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

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

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

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Job Summary

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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.

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Essential Functions of the Role

\n\nDiscuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery. Scrub in on time to prepare instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.\nPrepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.\nPrepares 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.\nSets 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.\nEnsures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.\nPerforms surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items, according to established policies and procedures.\nAnticipates 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.\nAssists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.\nReceive surgical specimens following protocol. Pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source.\nAssists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.\nDisassembles surgical instruments at the procedure's end, recycles, and disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste properly.\nPrepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area.\nEnsures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.\nCleans the operating room following each case, and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas.\nFollows infection control policies, AORN Guidelines, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations to ensure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.\nEnsures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.\n\n

Key Success Factors

\n\nComplete a CAAHEP or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program by the 180th day after graduation.\nComplete a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service. A one-year operating room technician program is preferred.\nKnowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards.\nKnowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.\nKnowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools to assist the surgical team with invasive procedures.\nGood verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.\nOccasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards.\n\n

Belonging Statement

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

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION - \n\nREQUIRED- Complete a CAAHEP or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program or  Complete a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service.\n\n\nEXPERIENCE - Experience preferred but can consider Less than 1 Year of Experience\n\n

Graduate or soon to be graduate of accredited Surgical Technician program required

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CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

\n\nBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.\n