Certified Surgical Technologist Surgical Specialist / CST - Cardiovascular OR - Full Time, Days

#REF!•Denton, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Surgical Specialist in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (OR) at Texas Health Denton plays a crucial role in patient care. This full-time position involves assisting the RN circulator in formulating the plan of care, providing peri-operative care for a diverse patient population (Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics), and preparing and organizing the operating room. The role emphasizes professional accountability, maintaining a safe work environment, and adhering to infection prevention and safety protocols. Continuous improvement in quality, service, and cost-effectiveness is a key aspect, along with demonstrating competence in age-appropriate patient care. Post-operatively, the CST follows procedures for the care of instruments, supplies, and equipment, and assists the RN circulator with post-operative duties.

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
2 years recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedics, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty 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

Previous Cardiovascular OR experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Preoperatively assists RN circulator in formulating plan of care.
Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults and Geriatrics.
Prepare and organize the operating room.
Maintains safety of the work environment and utilizes appropriate safety techniques.
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.