Certified Surgical Technician CST Fulltime Days Main OR

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician for a full-time position in a fast-paced surgery department. The role involves assisting in high-acuity surgical procedures, providing peri-operative care, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in surgical technology, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of current Certified Surgical Tech experience preferred.
• CST certification upon hire or LVN certification.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Displays skills conducive to desirable outcomes intra-operatively.
• Assists in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.
• Follows proper procedures for care of instruments and supplies post-operatively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Licensed Vocational Nurse or Military Training in Surgical Technology

Job description

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Certified Surgical Technician CST Fulltime Days

Fast-paced, high-volume Surgery department is looking for top skilled CSTs. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Forth Worth Harris, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Ft Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full Time Days 36 hrs/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Surgery Department Highlights

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging 75 surgeries/day
• Level I Trauma Candidate performing high-acuity and intense surgical procedures capable of providing excellent clinical experience to the new hire.
• Robotics, Complex spine and ortho trauma, and intricate plastic surgery cases are the highlight of surgical offerings at THFW

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 or Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or Military Training Surgical Technology program.
• At least 1 year of current Certified Surgical Tech experience strongly preferred.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist upon hire or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire or Military Training Program in surgical technology and Certified Surgical Technologist within 2 Years upon hire.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced environment, positive interpersonal skills, good verbal, and written communication skills, able to perform basic computer skills.

What You Will Do

• Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
• 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.
• 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.
• Post-operatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies and equipment. Under supervision, assists 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 patient 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care