Certified Surgical Technician (CST Specialist) - Part Time

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Certified Surgical Technician (CST Specialist) position located in the Surgery Department at Texas Health Plano. The role involves assisting the RN circulator in formulating a plan of care, preparing and organizing the operating room, providing peri-operative care for a diverse patient population, coordinating patient care, and following proper procedures for the care of instruments, supplies, and equipment post-operatively. The department highlights include a robust Unit Based Council (UBC), an engaged leadership team, the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, potential for high job satisfaction, and opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and was employe to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, required or Other – Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required
2 years of experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedic, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty required.
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist/ CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) upon hire required or CST – Certified Surgical Technologist CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, upon hire required or CST – Certified Surgical Technologist CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, upon hire required or LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire required
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
A high degree of confidentiality with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple demands as well as respond to rapidly changing priorities.
Service orientation and demonstrated ability to respond to the needs and emotions of people under stress.

Responsibilities

Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating a plan of care.
Prepare and organize the operating room.
Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Post-operatively follows proper procedures for the care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Under supervision, assists RN circulators with post-operative duties.