Certified Surgical Specialist, CST (Full-time-Days) - Surgery (CVOR)

Texas Health Resources • Dallas, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Specialist, CST (Full-time-Days) - Surgery (CVOR)

Certified Surgical Specialist, CST (Full Time-Days) - Surgery CVOR
Robust, Growing Surgery department, is looking for top-skilled nurses. Is that you?
Sign On Bonus Available for eligible external candidates!!
Work Location: 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231.
Work Hours: Full time- 40 Hours/week; Monday-Friday 0630-1500 on call required
Surgery Department highlights:
Texas Health Dallas has 24 Main OR Suites, 2 Endovascular rooms, 3 Robot rooms, 2 Heart rooms.
Fast Paced, High Volume of Open Vascular, Endo Vascular, and Hearts
Level I Trauma facility. Strong Minimally Invasive CV program

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009. Req Or Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Req Or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Req Or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon Hire Req Or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Required
• 2 Years Recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedics, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty. Required

Nice To Haves

• Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology. Preferred
• CVOR Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.
• Prepare and organize the operating room.
• Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior in order to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Post-operatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Under supervision, assists RN circulator with post-operative duties.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment assistance as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees