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

Texas Health Resources•Allen, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Allen is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join their Surgery team. This is a full-time, day shift position with on-call requirements. The department features 7 Operating Suites, 1 GI, and 1 Cysto, offering a range of specialty service lines including XI robotic procedures in General, Urology & GYN, Open General, and GYN procedures, a Cysto Suite, Orthopedics specializing in MAKO joint replacements, Sports Medicine, and Plastic Surgery. The department is fast-paced and high-volume. The professional nurse exhibits an understanding of basic human needs and recognizes and understands 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 surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or TS-C NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program required upon hire OR CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or TS-C NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 required upon hire OR CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or TS-C NCCT) and completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse required upon hire
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
DV5 Robot, Ortho, Spine and experience strongly preferred.
1 year of current operating room experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics.
Preoperatively assists R.N. 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.
Post-operatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies and equipment.
Under supervision, assists RN circulator with post-operative duties.
Assists in the delivering of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
Assists in delivering care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.