CST Specialist (Full-time-Days) - Robotics
About The Position
Texas Health Dallas is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist Specialist focused on Robotics. The role supports perioperative care in a hospital with 24 main operating room suites and a range of surgical specialties, including bariatric, gastrointestinal, ophthalmology, neuro/spine, orthopedics, oncology, and general surgery. The patient population includes infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on an evening shift, with either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. The schedule includes on-call and holiday shifts. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; alternatively, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, vocational nurse program, or completion of a military surgical technology training program.
- Two years of recent experience in a surgical service specialty (Robotics), with at least 150 cases performed in that specialty.
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification from NBSTSA or TS-C certification from NCCT.
- Meet one of the stated education or experience pathways: graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program; employed to practice Surgical Technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; graduate or completion of a military Surgical Technology training program; or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse).
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN circulator preoperatively in formulating the plan of care.
- Prepare and organize the operating room.
- Assist in providing perioperative care for patients ranging from infants and pediatric patients to adults and geriatric patients.
- Assist with coordinating patient care during the perioperative period as needed.
- Take responsibility and accountability for behavior to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
- Follow proper procedures for post-operative care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist RN circulators with post-operative duties under supervision.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible spending benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment programs.
- Opportunities for educational and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
