Certified Surgical Tech, CST (PRN) - Perot Surgery

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Dallas is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) for Perot Surgery on a PRN basis. The role is based at Texas Health Dallas in Dallas, Texas, and works weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Texas Health Dallas has 24 main operating room suites and provides surgical services in Bariatric, Gastrointestinal Colectomy, Ophthalmology, Neuro/Spine, Orthopedics, Oncology, and General Surgery. The position supports peri-operative care for infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients, assisting the RN circulator before, during, and after surgery. Texas Health highlights work/life balance and opportunities for educational and career growth.

Requirements

At least 2 years of CST operating room experience.
A high school diploma or equivalent and employment practicing surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; or graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, vocational nurse program, or military surgical technology training program.
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist, with one of the stated qualifying backgrounds: graduate of an accredited surgical tech program; employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology. Required upon hire.
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse. Required upon hire.
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support, required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Robotic, GYN, Plastics, and Breast Oncology procedures is strongly preferred.
Graduation from an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program, or military training program in surgical technology is listed as preferred in the qualifications section.

Responsibilities

Display intra-operative skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcomes.
Assist in providing peri-operative care for infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients.
Assist the RN circulator preoperatively in formulating the plan of care.
Assist as needed in coordinating peri-operative patient care and maintain professional accountability for behavior and nursing practice standards.
Follow proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment post-operatively.
Under supervision, assist the RN circulator with post-operative duties.
Help deliver nursing 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 patient care that accounts for the physiological and anatomic needs of patients from very young to older adult.