Surgical Technologist 1

Details

Client Name
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Surgical Tech

Specialty
Certified Surg Tech

Job ID
35523672

Job Title
Surgical Technologist 1

Weekly Pay
$2561.0


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/24/2026

End Date
11/22/2026

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
Experience: 2 years minimum CVOR specific experience
License: N/A
Certifications: BLS (AHA Only), CST (grandfathered candidates accepted as well)
Must-Have: 2 years of CVOR specific experience (Open Hearts, Vascular, Endovascular, Thoracic)


Description:
The Surgical Technologist 1 functions in the inter-operative phase of patient care to expedite surgical procedures.
This position assists the surgical team through the use of equipment and instrumentation to ensure that the operating room environment is safe.
It is essential that required equipment is available and functioning properly.


Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrub in in adequate time for proper preparation of instruments.
Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
Prepare and maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized manner to avoid damage to instrumentation and incorrect instrument counts.
Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those who can assist to avoid delays or injury.
Set up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules.
Arrange sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedures, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies.
Ensure the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
Perform surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items according to established policies and procedures.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff.
Pass sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures.
Hold retractor devices and act to anticipate and respond to the surgical team's needs during surgery.
Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source of the specimen.
Assist with the placement of surgical dressings to the operative site following surgical case completion.
Disassemble surgical instrumentation as indicated at the end of the procedure.
Recycle as indicated and appropriately dispose of sharps, fluids, and waste at the end of the surgical procedure.
Prepare soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to the decontamination area.
Ensure the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution.
Clean the operating room following each case and return equipment to appropriate storage areas.
Follow infection control policies, regulatory guidelines, and other requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.


Key Success Factors:
Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program.
Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards is essential.
Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique is required.
Familiarity with human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools to assist the surgical team with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures is necessary.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are important for interacting with the surgical team.
Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards may occur.


The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.
Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team are basic requirements of all positions.


Client Details

Address
1100 Allied Dr

City
Plano

State
TX

Zip Code
75093


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