Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the main OR team in Arlington, TX. The role supports perioperative care across patients from infants to adults and requires a CST certification and program graduation.

This full-time day shift (6:30am–7:00pm) includes call requirements, a team-based environment, and benefits such as 401k and PTO. Prior OR experience preferred and BCLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program
• Graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program OR
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before Sept 1, 2009 OR
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology OR
• LVN upon hire AND
• BCLS prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program

Graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology

CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT)

LVN upon hire

BCLS certification

1 year OR experience preferred

Job description

26008917

CST – Main OR

Certified Surgical Technologist

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

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.

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