Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full-time, Days) - Surgery

Texas Health Resources • IN

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About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position is a full-time role located at Texas Health Allen, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, including on-call requirements. Texas Health Allen features 7 Operating Suites, 1 GI, and 1 Cysto, providing a range of specialty service lines including XI robotic procedures in General, Urology & GYN, Open General, and GYN procedures, as well as Orthopedics specializing in MAKO joint replacements, Sports Medicine, and Plastic Surgery. The department is fast-paced and high-volume, averaging a significant number of procedures. The professional nurse exhibits an understanding of basic human needs and demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient affiliations.

Requirements

• H.S. 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 completion of a military training program in surgical technology upon hire required OR
• Robot, Ortho, Spine, and Vascular experience strongly preferred.
• 1 year of current operating room experience preferred.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Required OR
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Required OR
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in robotic surgery.
• Experience in orthopedic surgery.
• Experience in spine surgery.
• Experience in vascular surgery.

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.
• Coordinate patient care peri-operatively and assume responsibility and accountability for behavior to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Post-operatively follow proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist RN circulator with post-operative duties under supervision.
• Deliver nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
• Deliver care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex spending
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment programs

What This Job Offers

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