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Texas Health Resources
Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Part Time, Days
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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
- Part Time, Days Certified Surgical Technologist CST
- Main OR Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!
Texas Health Alliance:
10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76244 Work hours: Part Time (24 hours); Day Shift, 3-8 hour shifts, 6:30am- 3:00pm, call is required
Department Highlights:
- 4 Operating Rooms
- Team based environment
- Workplace culture 2nd to none
- Great benefits / 401k / PTO Here's What You Need
- High School 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 surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology
- 1 year current operating room experience preferred
- CST
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program OR
- 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 OR
- CST
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology OR
- LVN
- Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire AND
- BCLS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly What You Will Do
- 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. Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:- 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.