Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in the Operating Room at Texas Health Fort Worth will play a crucial role in patient care. This full-time, day shift position involves assisting in a fast-paced, high-volume department averaging 75 surgeries per day. The role offers excellent clinical experience, particularly in high-acuity procedures such as robotics, complex spine and ortho trauma, and intricate plastic surgery cases. The department is a Level I Trauma Candidate, providing exposure to intense surgical procedures.

Requirements

High School 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 Upon hire
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1,2009
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology within 2 years of hire
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and ability to function in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon hire
1 Year of current operating room experience

Responsibilities

Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
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.
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.
Post-operatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies and equipment.
Under supervision, assists RN circulator with post-operative duties.