Certified Surg Tech - CST-OR

Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs to make sure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. They prepare and organize the operating room clean and sterilize equipment and maintain a sterile environment. JOB SUMMARY Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Grapevine as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better! $10000 sign on bonus for at least 1 year of experience Shift: Weekend days Saturday Sunday and one weekday:Call requirement: Approximately 12 call shifts per month Requires at least 1 year of experience; Trauma experience is a plus Operating Room/Surgical Services We are a fastpaced exciting department! Excellent culture of teamwork (nurses physicians CSTs anesthesia techs surgical support techs). Our leadership promotes growth and engagement. Patient Population: Ortho Trauma Colorectal Vascular Neuro GYN ENT Plastics Urology General
Surgical Technologist 2 Weekend Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine For nearly 70 years Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine has provided personalized compassionate and loving care to more than 20 communities in the Dallas Fort Worth region. It has steadily expanded its capabilities and now provides more comprehensive services to those with complex conditions closer to their home. A Magnet Recognized Facility Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine is a 302bed hospital offering advanced medical services for heart and vascular women s health diagnostic imaging trauma orthopedics spine digestive diseases oncology neurology ENT pain management weight loss and intensive and emergency care. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is the only Level II Trauma Center in Northeast Tarrant County. Additionally the facility is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center Primary Stroke Center and accredited in weight loss surgery oncology etc. The hospital was recognized by U.S. News & World Report in itsBest Hospitals ratings as high performing in the common procedures and conditions category for stroke heart failure kidney failure and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the only Tarrant County hospital and one of only two hospitals in the Dallas Fort Worth region rated High Performing the highestpossible rating for Best Hospitals for Maternity for. Built on a legacy of care Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine is focused on caring for and loving patients in a safe and healing environment. We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully act honestly never settle and recognize that we are in it together to deliver worldclass healthcare. The 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 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 Discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in. Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping as needed. Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts. Identifies damaged or incomplete trays rectifies discrepancies immediately or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury. Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies. Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments equipment and supplies during surgical procedures. Performs surgical counts of sponges sharps instruments and misc. 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 during procedures holds retractor devices and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team s needs during course of surgery. Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse verifying source of specimen. Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion. Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure recycles as indicated and appropriately disposes of sharps fluids and waste at end of the surgical procedure. 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 Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and other regulatory requirements in order to assure 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 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. 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. Successful completion of: 1. a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited OR other nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally 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 OR 2. Successful 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 OR 3. Was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1 2009 BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollarfordollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE At least 1 Year of Experience; Trauma experience is a plus 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.