About the Role
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Amasis MT Pro Black",serif;font-size:14.0pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><strong>Location:</strong></span><span style="line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="line-height:115%;"><strong>Baylor, Scott & White Medical center, Waxahachie, TX</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Amasis MT Pro Black",serif;font-size:14.0pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><strong>Specialty/Unit: </strong></span><span style="line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="line-height:115%;"><strong>Surgery</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><strong>Shift/Schedule:</strong></span><span style="line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="line-height:115%;"><strong>Full-Time Days, 4 ten hour hour shifts per week</strong></span></span></p><h4> </h4><h4>About Us</h4><p>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.</p><p>Our Core Values are:</p><ul><li>We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.</li><li>We never settle by constantly striving for better.</li><li>We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.</li><li>We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><p>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:</p><ul><li>Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits</li><li>401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>PTO accrual beginning Day 1</li></ul><p><i>Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.</i></p><h4>Job Summary</h4><p>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.</p><h4>Essential Functions of the Role</h4><ul><li>Clean surfaces and equipment in OR. Decontaminate after surgery and as needed by team. Dispose of hospital waste safely.</li><li>Part of your job is transporting patients, lab samples, and supplies. This involves executing different tasks.</li><li>You will manage inventory by monitoring levels, restocking supplies, and ordering as needed. It is crucial to maintain supplies in different areas.</li><li>Checking supplies for surgeries is important. You audit case carts based on doctor's preferences and restock as needed.</li><li>Clinicians are supported inside and outside the operating room. You will open sterile supplies for procedures under the clinician's supervision.</li><li>Surgical prep involves more than supplies. It includes checking instrument sets and selecting supplies for cases. Flash sterilization tests are also done.</li><li>You will react to emergencies. Follow procedures and guidelines in place. Complete on-call duties quickly. Act as surgical team resource.</li><li>Staff hired before September 1, 2009, as surgical support techs may hold retractors during surgery. No program completion required.</li></ul><h4>Key Success Factors</h4><ul><li>Preference will be given to applicants with past experience in a healthcare-related field.</li><li>Familiarity with basic office equipment and computer systems is necessary.</li><li>Proven capability to effectively multitask and autonomously solve problems is required.</li><li>We value applicants who can exhibit precision in their work while also maintaining flexibility in dynamic scenarios.</li></ul><h4>Belonging Statement</h4><p>We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.</p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent</li><li>EXPERIENCE - Less than (1) one Year of Experience</li><li>CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.</li></ul>