Certified Surgical Technician / CST - Full Time, Evening Shift

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Texas Health HEB seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist CST for Main OR in Bedford, TX. Evening full-time shift with 1:00pm–9:30pm hours and on-call requirements. Join a team-focused environment with strong patient care standards.

Requirements include CST certification (NBSTSA or NCCT), graduation from an accredited program, and BCLS; 1 year OR experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military training in surgical technology.
• CST certification NBSTSA or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited program, or prior practice in a healthcare facility before Sept 1, 2009.
• One year current operating room experience preferred.
• BCLS certification prior to providing independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate intra-operative skills and professional behavior for quality outcomes.
• Assist in peri-operative patient care planning with the RN circulator.
• Support nursing process in infants, children, adults, and geriatrics.
• Coordinate patient care peri-operatively under supervision to maintain nursing standards.
• Assist with post-operative duties and instrument handling.

Skills

Surgical technology

Team-based collaboration

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program

LVN upon hire (optional)

BCLS certification

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist CST – Main OR

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!!

Work Location

Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

Work Hours and Shift

Work hours: Full Time (40 hours): Evening Shift; 5 – 8 hours shifts 1:00pm – 9:30pm, with call

Department Highlights

• 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

• 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.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities. We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke. Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more. 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!