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Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Internal Number: 25001552
JOB SUMMARY
Location: Baylor University Medical Center -Dallas
Shift: Mon-Fri 2:30pm -11:00am with call
The Surgical Support Technician is accountable for maximizing the efficiency of the operating rooms (OR) before, during and after surgical procedures by assisting with room set up and turnover, supplies and equipment set up, inventory maintenance and non clinical support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Cleans surfaces and equipment in the Operating Room (OR). Performs proper OR decontamination after each surgical procedure and as deemed necessary by surgical team. Collects and discards hospital waste using standard precautions and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Performs various transporting duties including, but not limited to, patient, lab and supply transport.
- Inventories, monitors par levels, orders and restocks supplies in areas where supplies are maintained to ensure proper inventory.
- Ensures supplies and instruments are available for surgical procedures by auditing case carts using the doctor preference card (DPC). Replenish supplies and instruments as needed.
- Helps the clinician with tasks that are needed inside and outside the OR. Opens sterile supplies for procedures, under direct supervision of appropriate clinician.
- Prepares for surgical procedures by ensuring instrument sets are complete and available. Performs case cart process by picking supplies and instruments for upcoming cases. Performs flash sterilization tests to ensure proper functionality.
- Helps with medical emergencies following established procedures and guidelines. Completes all on call duties in timely and efficient way, and acts as first line resource person to surgical team while on call.
- Employees hired and/or functioning in the capacity as surgical support technologists (Ancillary Support Tech II and/or III) before September 1, 2009, may help Physicians and Surgical Team by holding retractors during surgical procedures. This group is grandfathered and not required to complete an accredited program to help.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Previous experience in healthcare related field preferred.
- Use of basic office equipment and computer literacy required.
- Ability to multi task and self manage problem solving skills.
- Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.
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 on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days or hire or transfer.