Certified Surgical Technologist /CST - Full Time, Weekend Days

Texas Health Resources•Denton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Technologist CST – Main OR Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!! Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 North I-35 Denton, Texas 76201 Work hours: Full Time (36 hours); Weekend, Day Shift, 7:00am – 7:00pm Department Highlights: • 8 Operating Rooms • Team based environment • Workplace culture 2nd to none • Great benefits / 401k / PTO • We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance. • Highly engaged management.

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
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist -CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist - CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist - CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Nice To Haves

1 year current operating room experience preferred

Responsibilities

Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
Nursing Process: Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults and Geriatrics.
Preoperatively assists RN circulator in formulating plan of care.
Professional accountability: 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.
Infection Prevention: Assists in the delivery of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
Safety: Assists in delivering care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.
Continuous Improvement: Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
Age Specific Care: Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age-appropriate patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of the life from the very young to the older adult.