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

#REF!•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Dallas is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Specialist, CST for their Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) department. This role is crucial in providing peri-operative care to a diverse patient population, including infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. The specialist will assist the RN circulator in planning and executing patient care, preparing the operating room, and ensuring proper post-operative care of instruments and supplies. The hospital is a Magnet-designated, full-service facility with over 50 years of experience, specializing in various areas including cardiology and neurosciences. They are a Level I Trauma facility with a robust CV program.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology.
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon Hire
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedics, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty.

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.