Baylor Scott & White Health
Level II - Surgical Technologist
Baylor Scott & White Health, Waxahachie, Texas, United States, 75165
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist Level II for a job in Waxahachie, Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Surgical TechnologistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
StaffSurgical Tech OR
Location - Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie (Waxahachie, TX)Unit/Dept - SurgeryShift/Schedule - 4/10 Days, Hours: 6:45am - 5:15pm4-5 call shifts per 6 weeksRequired: 1-2 years of OR experienceJOB SUMMARYThe Surgical Technologist 2 functions in the inter operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position helps 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 ROLESets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure.Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and shaving. Cleans the operating room following each case and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas. Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for distribution.Helps the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments and supplies under established policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Maintains control of maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files.Follows infection control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recommendation practices, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers and patients.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 help surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good verbal and written communication skills and relational skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.Successful completion of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other nationally accredited surgical technologist program. And 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 ORSuccessful 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 ORWas employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the followingImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level#featuredjob924QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - 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 #24006810A.About Baylor Scott & White Health
As 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 PayContinuing Education401k retirement planWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program
Specialty:
Surgical TechnologistDiscipline:
Allied Health ProfessionalDuration:
Ongoing40 hours per weekShift:
8 hours, daysEmployment Type:
StaffSurgical Tech OR
Location - Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie (Waxahachie, TX)Unit/Dept - SurgeryShift/Schedule - 4/10 Days, Hours: 6:45am - 5:15pm4-5 call shifts per 6 weeksRequired: 1-2 years of OR experienceJOB SUMMARYThe Surgical Technologist 2 functions in the inter operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position helps 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 ROLESets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure.Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and shaving. Cleans the operating room following each case and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas. Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for distribution.Helps the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments and supplies under established policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Maintains control of maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files.Follows infection control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) recommendation practices, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory requirements to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers and patients.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 help surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Good verbal and written communication skills and relational skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.Successful completion of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other nationally accredited surgical technologist program. And 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 ORSuccessful 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 ORWas employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the followingImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level#featuredjob924QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - 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 #24006810A.About Baylor Scott & White Health
As 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 PayContinuing Education401k retirement planWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1Life insuranceDiscount program