Location: BSW Waxahachie Main OR
Shift: FT Days, 4x10s - 6:45am to 5:15pm
Operating Room Details:
8 OR's total, but one is used for IR. Scrub into general surgery, ortho, gyn, podiatry, ENT, vascular. Level 4 trauma center; neuro craniology and cardiovascular are not performed, but spine surgeries are. Ophthalmology is also not performed.
Required Experience: 1-2 years of OR experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Technologist 2 functions in the interoperative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position assists 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 ROLE
- Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrub into surgery in adequate time for proper preparation of instruments.
- Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
- Maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized manner to avoid damage and incorrect instrument counts.
- Identify damaged or incomplete trays and rectify discrepancies immediately.
- Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules.
- Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during procedures.
- Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff.
- Assist with draping and positioning the patient.
- Receive surgical specimens following protocol and verify the source of specimens.
- Assist with placement of surgical dressings following surgical case completion.
- Disassemble surgical instrumentation at the end of the procedure and prepare soiled instruments for transportation to the decontamination area.
- Ensure cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments.
- Clean the operating room following each case and return equipment to storage.
- Follow infection control policies and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards.
- Knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
- Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.
Successful Completion of:
- A CAAHEP accredited surgical technologist program and certification as a CST.
- Formal training program for surgical technology in the military or Public Health Service.
- Employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION: Graduate of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/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 OR Completion of formal training in ST from Military/Public Health Service OR Employed in ST role in a Healthcare facility prior to 9/1/2009. If one of the above is not held, GAP and CST ARE required.
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