Travel Surg Tech in College Station, TX at Infojini Healthcare

ID: 48427721 Shift: 10 HR Days 07:00-17:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: Certified Surgical Tech CSTCandidates must live within 30 minutes of the facility.College Station Ambulatory Surgery CenterNow hiring with start dates beginning September 2024Join Baylor Scott and White as we expand our surgical services departments in College Station with the NEW Plaza.The plaza will feature an Ambulatory Surgery Center that will provide same-day surgical care. Services will include ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Eyes, and additional add-on services.Facility: Baylor Scott and White Plaza- College Station, TXDepartment: Operating RoomShift/Status: Full Time, 40 hrs./wk.Schedule: Day ShiftESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEDiscusses 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.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge 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 ORBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following- 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 1QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperienceCERTIFICATION/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 (EDU must be CAAHEP accredited)If CAN or EMPL has experience prior 9/1/2009 in healthcare or military, GAP and Cert will not be required & Min Qualifications will be: HS/GEDIf CAN or EMPL does not have experience prior to 2009, GAP and CST required.Description for Job 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 SUMMARYThe Surgical Technician 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. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91