Surgical Tech 2
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Surgical Technician 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 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
- Sets 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.
- Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the
patient.
- Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment,
instruments and supplies in accordance with established policies
and procedures and regulatory standards. Collaborates and 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 in order to assure a safe work
environment for self, coworkers and patients.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Knowledge 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 assist surgeons with
invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal
skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing
team members.
- Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation
hazards.BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the
following
- 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 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon
position type and/or level - -QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: -Grad of an
Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE: -Less than 1 Year of
ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
- Cert Surgical Technolgst (CST)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer. - -
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Plano , Surgical Tech 2, Healthcare , Plano, Texas
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