Certified Surgical Technologist CST- Full time, Days

#REF! • Southlake, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)-Surgery Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Southlake- 1545 E. Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092 Work hours: Full Time Days, 10 hour shifts, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Department highlights: Strong partnership with peers, surgeons, and leadership A positive and collaborative culture Surgical specialty hospital with six operating rooms - ortho, ortho spine, general, GYN, plastics, ENT, podiatry, Xi robot cases. Great work environment, positive culture, and teamwork. New and advanced equipment and technology

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 is required
• Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon hire is required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire is required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire is required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 2 Years is required
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire is required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required
• 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 is preferred
• 1 Year current operating room experience is preferred
• 9 months of CST experience is strongly 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.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• student Loan forgiveness
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED