Certified Surgical Technologist, Full time, Days

Texas Health•Flower Mound, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Tech Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028. Work hours: Full time, Days. Department highlights: Collaborative, patient-centered surgical environment. Supportive and team-oriented culture. Commitment to professional growth and excellence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to 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
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
AND one of the following: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required upon hire OR Employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009 required upon hire OR Graduate or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required within 2 years
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required upon hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly
Maintains a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibits professional appearance and acceptable grooming standards
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Vocational Nurse program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
One (1) year of current operating room experience preferred
Ortho 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 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.