Surgical Technologist II
About the role
The Surgical Technologist 2 works during surgery to speed up procedures, under a Registered Nurse's supervision. This position helps the surgical team by using equipment and tools to ensure a safe operating room and that equipment is available and working properly.
What you'll do
- Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery. Scrub into surgery in time to prepare instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
- Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
- Prepare and maintain the instrument table in an organized way. This avoids damage and incorrect instrument counts.
- Identify damaged or incomplete trays. Rectify discrepancies immediately or contact those who can help to avoid delays or injury.
- Sets up the operating room based on surgical procedure schedules. Arranges sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for the specific procedure. Carefully selects and opens only needed supplies.
- Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous 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. Holds retractor devices and responds to the surgical team's needs during surgery.
- Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
- Receive surgical specimens following protocol. Pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source.
- Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion.
- Disassembles surgical instruments at the end of the procedure. Recycles as needed. Disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste properly.
What you'll bring
- EDUCATION
- Grad 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.
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
- Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all
- 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
- At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
About the employer
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. - 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.
Posted 2 weeks ago