Description

Location: This Float Pool CST position supports our Hill Country and Greater Austin Region, with travel required to three hospitals of choice (Marble Falls, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Taylor, Lakeway, and Austin)

Shift: PRN Days

Required: Must be able to attend FT orientation the first week in Round Rock Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

About Us 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.

Our Core Values are:

• 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.

Benefits Our 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 Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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.

Job Summary As a Surgical Technician Reward PRN, your role is crucial in patient care during surgery. You will assist the surgical team by managing equipment and instruments. This ensures a smooth surgical process. Your top priorities are a safe operating room and working equipment.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prepare the operation room as per surgical schedule by setting up sterile supplies and equipment on the instrument table.

• You are accountable for setting up and ensuring the surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies function properly during procedures.

• Prepare site by cleaning, shaving. Help team with patient positioning.

• After each procedure, you will clean the Operation Room by removing drapes, trash bags, used supplies, and equipment.

• You are important for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.

• You will keep surgical tools clean. Follow health institution rules.

• You will manage inventory and supplies, document equipment usage, and maintain records and files related to the equipment.

• Always follow infection control guidelines to keep work environment safe for all employees and patients.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with cleanliness measures and standardized sterilization guidelines.

• Understanding the values and practical application of sterile and aseptic techniques.

• Knowledge of surgical procedures required.

• Familiarity with tools and tech.

• Possession of clear verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to interact effectively and work harmoniously with other members of the surgical and central sterilization teams.

Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

• EXPERIENCE - (2) Two Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.

• Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT (education must be CAAHEP accredited). If not certified: Must have surgical tech experience in a healthcare facility before 9/1/2009. Or, must have completed a surgical tech program in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or US Public Health Service Commissioner.