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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• Must have 1+ years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technician
• Cardiovascular (CV) experience desired.. (PLEASE HIGHLIGHT THIS EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME)

• 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.