Certified Surgical Technician/CST - Labor & Delivery PRN Rotating Shifts

Texas Health Resources • Rockwall, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician/CST for Labor & Delivery at Texas Health Rockwall is a PRN position requiring rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role involves attending training at the corporate office in Arlington for the first 1-5 days of hire. The Labor & Delivery Department emphasizes a supportive team environment and a strong shared governance structure that empowers nurses to shape their work environment. The department is equipped with new and advanced technology to enhance patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 required or
• Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire.
• 1 year of operating room experience preferred.
• Labor & Delivery or Surgery experience strongly preferred.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program required upon hire or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 required upon hire or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 2 years required or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required upon hire and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and ability to function in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Labor & Delivery or Surgery is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcomes.
• Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Preoperatively assists RN circulator in formulating plan of care.
• Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively and assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment post-operatively.
• Assists RN circulator with post-operative duties under supervision.
• Delivers nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
• Delivers care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.

Benefits

• 401k
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees