Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full Time-Day Shift)- Surgery

Texas Health Resources • Frisco, TX

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About The Position

Our close-knit Surgery unit is looking for an experienced CST to join our team! Work location: Texas Health Frisco, 12400 N Dallas Parkway TX 75033. Work hours: Full Time - 40 hours; Day Shift; Four-10 hour shifts variable days 630-1700; On-Call required. Surgery Department highlights include working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, 8 Operating Rooms Including 3 Robotic Operating Rooms, and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population across various specialties including Neuro, ortho, robotic, eye, plastics, GYN, general, podiatry & urology cases.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
• Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required.
• 1 year of Operating Room experience preferred.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Required.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Required.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 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 Operating Room experience preferred.
• New Graduate welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics.
• Preoperatively assist R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.
• Assist as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively and assume responsibility and accountability for behavior in order to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Post-operatively follow proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Under supervision, assist RN circulator with post-operative duties.
• Assist in the delivering of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
• Assist in delivering care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.
• Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age appropriate patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of life from the very young to the older adult.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED