Certified Surgical Specialist, CST (Full-time, Days) - Surgery

RiseMe; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Texas Health Frisco is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a full-time day shift in the Surgery department. You will work across multiple specialties, in a high-volume unit with 8 operating rooms including 3 robotic rooms.

Qualifications include CST certification and BCLS, with 1+ year of CST experience preferred. On-call requirements apply and health benefits are provided in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept 1, 2009 or
• Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program or military training program in surgical technology
• At least 1 year CST experience strongly preferred
• CST graduates from an accredited program upon hire
• CST and prior practice in healthcare settings upon hire
• LVN credentials upon hire where applicable
• BCLS certification required prior to providing independent patient care and updated quarterly

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing peri-operative care for infants to geriatrics
• Preoperatively assist RN circulator in forming plan of care
• Coordinate patient care peri-operatively and uphold professional nursing standards
• Post-operatively assist with instrument and supply care under supervision
• Help prevent infection and protect patient from injury
• Deliver care emphasizing quality, service, and cost effectiveness
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate patient care across life span

Skills

CST Certification

BCLS Certification

Perioperative patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

LVN credential (optional)

Job description

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

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

Is that you?

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

Work hours: Full Time – 40 hours; Day Shift; Four -10 hour shifts variable; Rotating On-Call required (2-3 Day/Month)

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. Required Or
• 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 1 year of CST experience strongly preferred
• 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
• Assistsin 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.

Texas Health Frisco is a 93-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital, and medical office community offering primary care and multispecialty medicine. Our location in the North DFW area provides convenient care to the residents of Frisco and surrounding areas. We specialize in women’s services, outpatient surgery, NICU and emergency medicine. Plus, we’ve earned Magnet® status, Joint Commission certifications and we’re a Baby Friendly designated facility. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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