Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Part Time-Weekends) – Surgery

Texas Health Resources•Allen, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Allen is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a part-time, weekend position in the Surgery department. This role involves assisting in providing peri-operative care for a diverse patient population, including infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. The department features 7 Operating Suites, 1 GI, and 1 Cysto, offering a range of specialty service lines such as XI robotic procedures, General, Urology & GYN, Open General, and GYN procedures, Cysto Suite, Orthopedics specializing in MAKO joint replacements, and Sports Medicine and Plastic Surgery. The department is fast-paced and high-volume. The professional nurse exhibits an understanding of basic human needs and demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s 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 OR Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
1 year of current operating room experience strongly preferred
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
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.