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
35517152

Job Title
Surgical Technologist 1

Weekly Pay
$2561.0


Shift Details

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/10/2026

End Date
11/08/2026

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 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in CVOR, Hearts, and Vascular
License: BLS (AHA Only), CST (NBSTSA or NCCT)
Certifications: Grandfathered candidates are also accepted


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.


Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrub in to surgery in adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in.
Prepare the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed.
Prepare and maintain the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts.
Identify damaged or incomplete trays, rectify discrepancies immediately, or contact those who can help in order 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 the course of surgery.
Assist the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient.
Receive surgical specimens following specimen protocol and pass the specimen(s) 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, guidelines for perioperative practice, and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
Ensure proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use.


Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program until the 180th day after graduation is required.
Successful completion of formal training for surgical technology in the military or in one-year operating room technician programs is preferred.
Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards is essential.
Knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique is necessary.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to assist the surgical team with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures is required.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are needed to interact with team members.
Occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards is expected.


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, is a basic requirement of all positions.
Demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are essential.


Client Details

Address
1100 Allied Dr

City
Plano

State
TX

Zip Code
75093


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