Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full-time, Days) - Surgery (CVOR)
About The Position
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Surgery CVOR Texas Health Dallas Sign On Bonus Available for eligible external candidates!! Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231. Work hours: Full-Time – 40 Hours; Day shift, Monday-Friday 0630-1500; Call and holiday required; response time is 30 minutes. Surgery highlights: Texas Health Dallas has 24 Main OR Suites A range of specialty surgical services provided including Bariatric, Gastrointestinal Colectomy, Ophthalmology, Neuro/Spine, Orthopedics, Oncology, as well as General Surgery. Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
- Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology.
- 1 year of CST Operating room experience
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon Hire
- LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Required
Nice To Haves
- CVOR experience helpful
Responsibilities
- Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
- Nursing Process: 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.
- Professional accountability: 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.
- Infection Control: Assists in the delivering of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
- Safety: Assists in delivering care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.
- Continuous Improvement: Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service and cost effectiveness.
- Age Specific Care: Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age appropriate patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of life from the very young to the older adult.
Benefits
- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan repayment assistant as well as several other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
