Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources • VA

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About The Position

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!! The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) will work in the Main OR at Texas Health Arlington Memorial, located at 800 W Randol Mill Rd Arlington, Texas 76012. This is a full-time position (40 hours) with day shift hours from Monday to Thursday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with call responsibilities. The department highlights include a team-based environment, a workplace culture that is second to none, and great benefits including 401k and PTO.

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.
• 1 year current operating room experience preferred.
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program upon hire OR
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 upon hire OR
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology upon hire OR
• LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire AND
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.

Responsibilities

• Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
• 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 in order 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.
• Assists in the delivery of 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.
• Provides care with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
• Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age-appropriate patient care.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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