CST Specialist (Full-time-Days) - Robotics
About The Position
The CST Specialist – Robotics provides surgical technology support in the operating rooms at Texas Health Dallas in Dallas, Texas. The hospital has 24 main operating room suites and provides specialty surgical services including bariatric, gastrointestinal, ophthalmology, neuro/spine, orthopedic, oncology, and general surgery. The role supports perioperative care for patients ranging from infants and children to adults and geriatric patients, working with RN circulators and the surgical team. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, on an evening shift, with either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. On-call and holiday shifts are included.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, and employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; or graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, vocational nurse program, or military surgical technology training program.
- Two years of recent experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics), including at least 150 cases performed in that specialty.
- CST certification from NBSTSA or TS-C certification from NCCT, with one of the following: graduation from an accredited surgical technology program; employment practicing surgical technology in a healthcare facility before September 1, 2009; completion of a military surgical technology training program; or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) status.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, 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 infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Assist in coordinating patient care during the perioperative period as needed.
- Maintain professional behavior and accountability in accordance with standards for professional nursing practice.
- Follow proper procedures for the postoperative care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assist RN circulators with postoperative duties under supervision.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment programs
- Sign-on bonus available for eligible external candidates
- Opportunities for educational and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
