Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (PRN) - Surgery

Texas Health Resources•Frisco, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Our close-knit Surgery unit is looking for an experienced CST to join our team! This role involves working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team in 8 Operating Rooms, including 3 Robotic Operating Rooms. The team handles a variety of cases including Neuro, ortho, robotic, eye, plastics, GYN, general, podiatry & urology. This position offers the opportunity to work with ill patients, provide lifesaving care, and engage with a diverse patient population.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009.
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Req
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Req
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon Hire Req
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology.
At least 1 year of Operating Room experience scrubbing a variety of surgical specialties preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics.
Preoperatively assist R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.
Assist as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively and assume responsibility and accountability for behavior in order to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Post-operatively follow proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies and equipment. Under supervision, assist 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.
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 life from the very young to the older adult.