Certified Surgical Technologist ,CST (Full Time-Days) - Surgery

Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full Time-Days)- Surgery

Our close-knit Surgery unit is looking for an experienced CST to join our team!

Is that you?

**Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates**

Work location: Texas Health Frisco, 12400 N Dallas Parkway TX 75033

Work hours: Full Time - 40 hours; 630-1500, Five 8-hour shifts; Call Required

Surgery Department highlights:

• Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team

• 8 Operating Rooms Including 3 Robotic Operating Rooms

• Work Neuro, ortho, robotic, eye, plastics, GYN, general, podiatry & urology Cases

• Work with ill patients and provide lifesaving care

• The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population

Here's What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009. Req Or Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required
• Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology. Preferred

• At least 6 months of Operating Room experience preferred or new graduate
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Req Or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Req Or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon Hire Req Or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Required

What You Will Do

• 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.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Certified Surgical Tech

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment assistance, well as several other benefits.

• 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.

• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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