Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Weekend Days

Texas Health Resources • Bedford, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position at Texas Health HEB is a full-time role requiring weekend days. The work hours are 36 hours per week, specifically on Saturday, Sunday, and one weekday from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The position is located at Texas Health HEB, a 252-bed acute-care hospital in Bedford, Texas, known for its excellent workplace culture and team-based environment. The hospital specializes in various services including women's health, perioperative services, and emergency medicine.

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 outcomes.
• 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 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.
• Delivers 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 age-appropriate patient care.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• PTO
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex spending
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

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