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• Shift/Schedule – PRN variable days and nights. Min. of 16 hrs. per pay period, • On-Call- 1 major and minor holiday per year, • Requirement- Requires a min of 2 yrs CST experience Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - McKinney as a CST and be part of something better! Operating Room Our Operating unit is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity patients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base? Our leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning, mentoring, and building every team member. Patient Population: General and Orthopedic surgery Number of Beds: 9 Department Specifics: Strong team atmosphere and culture of unity, Level II Trauma hospital, latest innovation in robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, 3 DaVinci Xi Robots, state of the art OR Suites with built-in integration, focus on individual’s career and future goals, and strong focus on Culture of Safety: Zero harm practices and initiatives. Why Baylor Scott & White Medical Center– McKinney A Magnet® Recognized Facility, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – McKinney is a 191 bed, fully accredited not for profit hospital providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to families in McKinney and the surrounding communities. Part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not for profit healthcare system in the state of Texas, the hospital offers personalized care and advanced technology on a beautiful with hotel-like amenities and all private rooms. Services include emergency care, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, oncology, primary care, women’s services, and a Level III Neonatal IC with private suites. As part of the medical center’s long-term plans, the hospital structure can add additional floors, increasing the number of beds to 400 as community growth warrants. We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare. Why Baylor Scott & White Health At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a quality health plan and an award-winning research institute, you’ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals. The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve. The Surgical Technologist 2 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Discusses any special needs with the surgeon before surgery and scrubs into surgery in an adequate time for proper preparation of instruments before the surgeon scrubs in. Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed. Prepares and maintains the instrument table(s) in an organized and comprehensive manner to avoid damage to instrumentation as well as incorrect needs or instrument counts. Identifies damaged or incomplete trays, rectifies discrepancies immediately, or contacts those that can help in order to avoid delays or injury. Sets up the operating room according to surgical procedure schedules; arranges sterile set up of instrument table supplies and equipment required for specific procedure, carefully selecting and opening only needed supplies. Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures. Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and misc. items, according to established policies and procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants during procedures, holds retractor devices, and acts to anticipate and respond to the surgical team’s needs during course of surgery. Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient. Receives surgical specimens following specimen protocol, and passes the specimen(s) off the sterile field to circulating nurse, verifying source of specimen. Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion. Disassembles surgical instrumentation as indicated at end of the procedure, recycles as indicated, and appropriately disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste at end of the surgical procedure. Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area. Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution. Cleans the operating room following each case, and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas. Follows infection control policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in order to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients. Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use. Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures and regulatory standards. Collaborates and maintains control of maintenance of inventory; orders supplies, documents equipment use and cart supplies, and maintains applicable records and files. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards. Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique. Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members. Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards. Baylor Scott & White Health CST Enjoy * Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match. (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level). * A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower staff and improve patient outcomes. • A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health. A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research and innovations in nursing practice. * A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. QUALIFICATIONS • EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program, • EXPERIENCE - Requires a min of 2 yrs CST experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer., • Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): CST from NBSTSA or NCCT. Completion of formal training in ST from Military/Public Health Service. Employed in ST role in a Healthcare facility before 9/1/2009., • If one of the above is not held GAP and CST ARE required.

10K Sign-On Bonus Available for Eligible Applicants • Location/Facility – Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney, • Shift/Schedule – Full Time Evenings: Tues-Fri 10:30 AM-9 PM, • On-Call- Approx. 3-5 On-call shifts per month 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. 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: • Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits, • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%, • Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level Job Summary The Surgical Technologist 2 works during surgery to speed up procedures, under a Registered Nurse's supervision. This position helps the surgical team by using equipment and tools to ensure a safe operating room and that equipment is available and working properly. Essential Functions of the Role • Discuss any special needs with the surgeon before surgery. Scrub into surgery in time to prepare instruments before the surgeon scrubs in., • Prepares the operative site by aseptically cleaning and patient clipping, as needed., • Prepare and maintain the instrument table in an organized way. This avoids damage and incorrect instrument counts., • Identify damaged or incomplete trays. Rectify discrepancies immediately or contact those who can help to avoid delays or injury., • Sets up the operating room based on surgical procedure schedules. Arranges sterile setup of instrument table supplies and equipment for the specific procedure. Carefully selects and opens only needed supplies., • Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures., • Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and miscellaneous items, according to established policies and procedures., • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team staff. Passes sterile supplies and equipment to surgeons and assistants. Holds retractor devices and responds to the surgical team's needs during surgery., • Assists the surgical team with draping and positioning the patient., • Receive surgical specimens following protocol. Pass the specimens off the sterile field to the circulating nurse, verifying the source., • Assists with placement of surgical dressings to operative site following surgical case completion., • Disassembles surgical instruments at the end of the procedure. Recycles as needed. Disposes of sharps, fluids, and waste properly., • Prepares soiled instrumentation for proper transportation to decontamination area., • Ensures the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for distribution., • Cleans the operating room following each case, and returns equipment to appropriate storage areas., • Follows infection control policies, AORN Guidelines, OSHA guidelines, and other regulations to ensure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients., • Ensures proper orientation and knowledge of all equipment and instrumentation prior to patient use., • Knowledge of infection prevention and regulatory sterilization standards., • Knowledge of the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique., • Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation tools and technologies to assist surgeons with invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures., • Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact with surgical and central sterile processing team members., • Occasional exposure to chemical and radiation hazards., • Successful completion of:, • A Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited or other nationally accredited surgical technologist program. Additionally, holds and maintains certification as a (CST) surgical technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Proficiency Testing or their successor., • Complete a formal surgical technology training program in the U.S. military or Public Health Service Commissioner. We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. QUALIFICATIONS • EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program, • EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience, • CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION, • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer., • Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): If candidate completed military/Public Health Service ST training or worked as an ST before 9/1/2009 → HS/GED is sufficient. Otherwise, candidate must have both GAP (accredited ST program) and current CST (NBSTSA or NCCT).