Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Main OR. You will support peri-operative care, assist with pre- and post-operative tasks, and ensure infection control and safety throughout procedures.

The role requires CST certification, OR experience preferred, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care within a collaborative team environment. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military training in surgical tech.
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and program completion.
• 1 year operating room experience preferred.
• BCLS certification prior to independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Intra-operatively display skills conducive to desirable outcomes.
• Assist in peri-operative patient care planning with RN circulator.
• Coordinate patient care peri-operatively and uphold standards of nursing practice.
• Assist RN circulator with post-operative duties and instrument care.
• Maintain infection prevention and patient safety during care.
• Support age-specific care from infants to older adults.

Skills

CST Certification

Infection Control

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of accredited surgery technology program

Military training program in surgical technology

LVN on hire

Job description

CST – Main OR

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

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W Randol Mill Rd Arlington, Texas 76012

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Certified Surgical Technologist

CST – Main OR

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

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W Randol Mill Rd Arlington, Texas 76012

Work hours: Full Time (36 hours): Day Shift, 6:30am – 7:00pm, call is required

Department Highlights

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits / 401k / PTO

Here’s What You Need

Qualifications

• 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 Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health 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!

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