Certified Surgical Tech, CST (PRN) - Perot Surgery

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech supports peri-operative care in the Perot Surgery department at Texas Health Dallas. The role assists the RN circulator in planning and providing care for infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients, and helps ensure safe, effective surgical care throughout the peri-operative process. The position includes intra-operative support, assistance with post-operative duties under RN supervision, and proper care of instruments, supplies, and equipment. Care is delivered with attention to infection control, patient safety, professional accountability, age-specific needs, and continuous improvement in quality, service, and cost effectiveness. The role is PRN and scheduled on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Texas Health Dallas has 24 main operating room suites and offers specialty surgical services including bariatric, gastrointestinal colectomy, ophthalmology, neuro/spine, orthopedics, oncology, and general surgery. The organization notes opportunities for educational and career growth and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and employment practicing surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; or graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, vocational nurse program, or completion of a military surgical technology training program.
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential through an accredited surgical technology program, or qualifying pre-September 1, 2009 surgical technology employment, or completion of a military surgical technology training program; alternatively, an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) credential.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
At least 2 years of CST operating room experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotic, GYN, plastics, and breast oncology procedures is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Display intra-operative skills and behavior that support desirable patient outcomes.
Assist in providing peri-operative care for infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients.
Assist the RN circulator preoperatively in formulating a plan of care.
Assist as needed in coordinating peri-operative patient care and remain accountable for professional conduct and nursing practice standards.
Follow proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment postoperatively.
Assist the RN circulator with post-operative duties under supervision.
Help deliver care in a manner that minimizes infection transfer and accidental contamination.
Help deliver care in a manner that protects patients from injury.
Provide care with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
Demonstrate competence in assisting with age-appropriate care tailored to patients’ physiological and anatomical needs.