CST Specialist (Full Time-Evenings)- Surgery

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Dallas is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech Specialist for its Surgery department. The role is based at Texas Health Dallas in Dallas, Texas, and is full-time at 40 hours per week on an evening shift, Monday through Thursday from 2030 to 0700, with rotating holiday call. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates. The specialist supports perioperative care across a patient population that includes infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients. Texas Health Dallas has 24 main operating room suites and provides specialty surgical services including bariatric, gastrointestinal colectomy, ophthalmology, neuro/spine, orthopedics, oncology, and general surgery. The organization highlights work/life balance and opportunities for educational and career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and employment practicing surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; alternatively, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, vocational nurse program, or military surgical technology training program is required.
Two years of recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedics, or neurology), with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty.
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification from NBSTSA or TS-C certification from NCCT, and one of the following: graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program; employment practicing Surgical Technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; completion of a military Surgical Technology training program; or LVN licensure.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required upon hire and before providing independent patient care; must be maintained quarterly.

Responsibilities

Assist the R.N. circulator preoperatively in formulating the plan of care.
Prepare and organize the operating room.
Assist in providing perioperative care for infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients.
Assist as needed in coordinating perioperative patient care.
Maintain standards for professional nursing practice and take responsibility and accountability for professional behavior.
Follow proper procedures for the post-operative care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Under supervision, assist RN circulators with post-operative duties.