Certified Surgical Tech Fulltime Days

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to assist surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensures operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Monitors par level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains a sterile field, adhering to the principles of Sterile technique, monitors /corrects breaks in technique.
• Performs sponge, sharp and instrument counts in accordance to policy, initiates corrective actions when count is incorrect.
• Selects appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment based on procedure to be performed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure by passing instruments or retracting as needed
• Properly assembles instruments and equipment according to policies and procedures when providing direct/indirect patient care.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with physician & physician’s assistant.
• Properly Identifies/handles/ labels cultures and specimens.
• Communicates pertinent information within appropriate time span to healthcare team.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Assist with Quality Assurance program, pertinent to Surgical Services Department.

Requirements

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the National Center for Competency Testing, or an appropriate program for surgical technology through the United States Military.
• High School graduate or completion of G. E. D.
• AHA BLS Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the OR in the scrub tech role.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Additional languages desirable.

Qualifications

• Creates and maintains a sterile field, adhering to the principles of Sterile technique, monitors /corrects breaks in technique.
• Performs sponge, sharp and instrument counts in accordance to policy, initiates corrective actions when count is incorrect.
• Selects appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment based on procedure to be performed.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure by passing instruments or retracting as needed
• Properly assembles instruments and equipment according to policies and procedures when providing direct/indirect patient care.
• Establishes and maintains open communication with physician & physician’s assistant.
• Properly Identifies/handles/ labels cultures and specimens.
• Communicates pertinent information within appropriate time span to healthcare team.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Assist with Quality Assurance program, pertinent to Surgical Services Department.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Additional languages desirable.

Benefits

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time days.