Certified Surgical Technologist (CST Specialist) - Surgery

Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Technician (CST Specialist) – Surgery Bring your passion for Texas Health So We Are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: Full Time; Days; 36 hrs/week; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:30A-3P & Saturday - 6:30A-7P Surgery Department Highlights: · Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team · The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population · The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients’ lives · Work/Life balance as well as opportunities for educational and professional growth opportunities Here’s What You Need: · High School Diploma or equivalent and was employe to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, required or · Other – Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required, · 2 years of experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedic, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty required. · CST – Certified Surgical Technologist/ CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) upon hire required or · 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 or · 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 or · LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire required and · BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required and · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. A high degree of confidentiality with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple demands as well as respond to rapidly changing priorities. Service orientation and demonstrated ability to respond to the needs and emotions of people under stress.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and was employe to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, required or
• Other – Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required
• 2 years of experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedic, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty required.
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist/ CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) upon hire required or
• 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 or
• 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 or
• LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire required and
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required and
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. A high degree of confidentiality with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple demands as well as respond to rapidly changing priorities. Service orientation and demonstrated ability to respond to the needs and emotions of people under stress.

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.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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