Certified Surgical Tech Specialist (CST) – Perot Surgery

#REF!•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Dallas is seeking a qualified Certified Surgical Tech Specialist (CST) to join their family. This role is in the Surgery Department, which handles General, Robotics, Trauma, and Bariatrics. The department features 24 Main OR Suites and provides a range of specialty surgical services including Bariatric, Gastrointestinal Colectomy, Ophthalmology, Neuro/Spine, Orthopedics, Oncology, and General Surgery. The position offers work/life balance and opportunities for educational and career growth.

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 (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) 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

2 years recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedics or 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 circulators with post-operative duties.