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Surgical Support Technician

Baylor Scott & White Health

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Location
Round Rock, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support Certification

Job overview

The Surgical Support Technician helps maintain smooth operating-room operations by preparing spaces, managing turnover, and ensuring supplies are available. The role includes cleaning and decontaminating equipment, transporting patients and materials, managing inventory, checking case carts and instrument sets, and supporting clinicians with sterile supplies. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, and must have Basic Life Support certification or obtain it within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Healthcare ExperienceOffice EquipmentComputer SystemsMultitaskingProblem SolvingPrecisionFlexibility

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDLess Than One Year ExperienceBasic Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

  • We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

  • We never settle by constantly striving for better.

  • We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

  • We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

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.

Position: Surgical Support Tech - Round Rock

Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Schedule: FT, Days

Job Summary

Your role as a Surgical Support Technician is crucial for smooth operations in surgery rooms. Prepare spaces before surgeries, manage turnover after, and ensure necessary supplies are available. Inventory upkeep and non-medical aid are important for a well-organized surgical environment.

Essential Functions of the Role

  • Clean surfaces and equipment in OR. Decontaminate after surgery and as needed by team. Dispose of hospital waste safely.

  • Part of your job is transporting patients, lab samples, and supplies. This involves executing different tasks.

  • You will manage inventory by monitoring levels, restocking supplies, and ordering as needed. It is crucial to maintain supplies in different areas.

  • Checking supplies for surgeries is important. You audit case carts based on doctor's preferences and restock as needed.

  • Clinicians are supported inside and outside the operating room. You will open sterile supplies for procedures under the clinician's supervision.

  • Surgical prep involves more than supplies. It includes checking instrument sets and selecting supplies for cases. Flash sterilization tests are also done.

  • You will react to emergencies. Follow procedures and guidelines in place. Complete on-call duties quickly. Act as surgical team resource.

  • Staff hired before September 1, 2009, as surgical support techs may hold retractors during surgery. No program completion required.

Key Success Factors

  • Preference will be given to applicants with past experience in a healthcare-related field.

  • Familiarity with basic office equipment and computer systems is necessary.

  • Proven capability to effectively multitask and autonomously solve problems is required.

  • We value applicants who can exhibit precision in their work while also maintaining flexibility in dynamic scenarios.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

  • EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) one Year of Experience

  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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