Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - PRN Variable Hours

Texas Health•Plano, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital serving the people of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. The hospital is an award-winning facility that offers a wide range of services including robotic surgery, spine surgery, joint replacement surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, urological surgery, ENT surgery as well as spinal injections, outpatient GI procedures and advanced imaging studies. Designed with a boutique hotel in mind, patients enjoy a more comfortable setting than what is typically offered in a large, full-service traditional hospital. From up-close parking to room service meals prepared by a culinary trained chef, our entire hospital staff provides compassionate care that is focused on you and your family. Accredited by The Joint Commission and focused on your care and comfort, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery strives to engage you in all aspects of care and support a culture of caring and healing. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, required
Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist/ CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) upon hire required
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
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire required
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required

Nice To Haves

1 year of current CST experience preferred.

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.