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Texas Health Resources
Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full-time, Days) - Surgery
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$44,108 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full Time-Days)
Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
- Surgery _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_ Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North
TX 75013
Work hours: Full Time- 40 hours; Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm with on-call requirements Surgery highlights:
- Texas Health Allen has 7 Operating Suites, 1 GI, 1 Cysto
- A range of specialty service lines providing XI robotic procedures that include General, Urology & GYN, Open General, and GYN procedures, Cysto Suite, Orthopedics specializing in MAKO joint replacements, and Sports Medicine and Plastic Surgery
- Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging
- The professional nurse exhibits an understanding of basic human needs.
- Demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient's affiliations 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 required OR
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire OR
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
- DV5 Robot, Ortho, Spine and experience strongly preferred.
- 1 year of current operating room experience strongly preferred
- CST
- Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or
TS-C NCCT
) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program required upon hire OR- CST
- Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or
TS-C NCCT
) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 required upon hire OR- CST
- Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or
TS-C NCCT
) and completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire- LVN
- Licensed Vocational Nurse required upon hire
- BCLS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
- What You Will Do
- Assist Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics.
- Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.
- 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 delivering 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. Additional perks of being a Texas Health- Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as 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.
Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.