Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Labor and Delivery - PRN, Rotating Shift
About The Position
Texas Health Denton is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support Labor and Delivery on a PRN, rotating-shift basis. The department includes 12 Labor and Delivery rooms, four OB/ED bays staffed by OB hospitalists 24/7, two OR suites, 23 postpartum/newborn beds, and a Level III NICU, with an average of 175–200 deliveries per month. The role assists with peri-operative care for patients ranging from infants to older adults. The technologist supports the RN circulator before, during, and after procedures; helps maintain safe, infection-preventive care; and follows proper procedures for instruments, supplies, and equipment. Care is delivered with attention to patient safety, quality, service, cost effectiveness, and age-specific needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and employment practicing surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; alternatively, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, a vocational nurse program, or a military surgical technology training program.
- One year of current operating room experience is preferred.
- Labor and Delivery experience is preferred.
- Required credential pathway: CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) with graduation from an accredited surgical technology program; or the applicable credential with employment practicing surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; or the applicable credential with completion of a military surgical technology training program; or LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire.
- BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Nice To Haves
- One year of current operating room experience.
- Labor and Delivery experience.
Responsibilities
- Display intra-operative skills and behavior that support desirable patient outcomes.
- Assist in providing peri-operative care for infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Assist the RN circulator preoperatively in formulating the plan of care.
- Assist with coordinating peri-operative patient care as needed and maintain professional accountability.
- Follow proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies, and equipment postoperatively.
- Assist the RN circulator with postoperative duties under supervision.
- Help deliver care in a manner that minimizes infection transfer and accidental contamination.
- Help deliver care in a manner that protects patients from injury.
- Provide care with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
- Demonstrate competence in assisting with age-appropriate care that accounts for patients’ physiological and anatomical needs.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount programs
- Other benefits
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Education Level
High school or GED
