Surgical Technologist 1

Details

Client Name
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Surgical Tech

Specialty
CVOR CST

Job ID
35543144

Job Title
Surgical Technologist 1

Weekly Pay
$2561.0


Shift Details

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
09/21/2026

End Date
12/20/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Surgical Technologist 1
Profession: Surgical Technologist
Specialty: Surgical Technologist
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: AM
Hours per Shift: 8 hrs
Experience: 2 years minimum CVOR specific experience (Open Hearts, Vascular, Endovascular, Thoracic)
License: BLS (AHA Only), CST (grandfathered candidates accepted as well)
Certifications: BLS, CST


Must-Have:
- 2 years minimum CVOR specific experience (Open Hearts, Vascular, Endovascular, Thoracic)
- Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards
- Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures


Description:
The Surgical Technologist 1 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.
Discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs in to 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 procedures, 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 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 during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team's needs during the 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 the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen.
Assists with placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion.
Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure.
Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the 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 and guidelines 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.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members.
Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards is possible.


Client Details

Address
1100 Allied Dr

City
Plano

State
TX

Zip Code
75093


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