Certified Surgical Technician CST Fulltime Days Main OR

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Fort Worth is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician for a fast-paced surgery department. The role involves assisting in patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and maintaining professional standards. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience in surgical technology. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.
• Demonstrates competence in age-appropriate patient care.
• Follows proper procedures for care of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Job description

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 highlights 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, and basic computer skills.

What You Will Do:

• Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcomes.
• Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively and assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior 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 the 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 delivering 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 specific to the physiological and anatomical aspects from the very young to the older adult.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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