About this opportunity
Texas Health Institute lists this Surgical Technologist 3 PRN Evenings opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Location: Baylor, Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Ft Worth
Specialty/Unit: Labor & Delivery CST
Shift/Schedule: PRN Evenings
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
Comprehension 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 partner 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 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): If candidate completed military/Public Health Service ST training or worked as an ST before 9/1/2009 → HS/GED is sufficient. Otherwise, candidate must have both GAP (accredited ST program) and current CST (NBSTSA or NCCT).
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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