Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Labor and Delivery - PRN, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Labor and Delivery is responsible for assisting in providing peri-operative care for a diverse patient population, including Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics. This role involves intra-operative skill display, assisting the RN circulator in preoperative and postoperative duties, and maintaining professional accountability for patient care. The CST also plays a crucial role in infection prevention, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring age-appropriate care is delivered. This position is PRN, working nights from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am at Texas Health Denton.

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 required
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist -CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program 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 OR CST – Certified Surgical Technologist - CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology OR LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Nice To Haves

1 year current operating room experience preferred
Labor and Delivery experience preferred

Responsibilities

Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
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 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 delivery 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.
Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age-appropriate patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of the life from the very young to the older adult.