? (Immediate Start) CST Surgical Technologist PRN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Burnet
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY 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 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 QUALIFICATIONS - 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.  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.
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