Certified Surgical Tech / CST

UT Health East Texas•Henderson, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Certified Surgical Tech (CST) in Henderson, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound healing center and an AASM-accredited sleep center.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Current certification with one of the following: The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
The National Center for Competency Testing or another surgical technologist certification program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Service within 90 days of graduation from accredited surgical technology program.

Nice To Haves

Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

Functions as primary scrub technologist for a variety of routine and complex procedures, while consistently demonstrating clinical skills with confidence and competence.
Individual is responsible for ensuring, along with other surgical team members, that they maintain the sterile field, applying aseptic technique principles to ensure a safe, aseptic, and cost effective environment to all patients that clearly spells quality and excellence.