Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Denton is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the Main OR team. The role supports perioperative care across infant to geriatric patients, with day shift hours 7:00am–7:00pm and required call.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, CST certification, and BCLS; LVN on hire is acceptable in some cases. Join a team-focused environment with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; prior practice in healthcare facility before Sep 1, 2009 preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent.
• 1 year OR experience preferred.
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) required; or equivalent military training in surgical technology.
• LVN upon hire and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
• Assist in peri-operative nursing care planning and patient care.
• Preoperatively assists RN circulator in planning care.
• Coordinate patient care peri-operatively under supervision.
• Post-operatively helps with instrument care and post-op duties.

Skills

Operating room experience

CST certification

BCLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program graduate

Military surgical technology program graduate

LVN upon hire

Job description

CST – Main OR

26009119

Certified Surgical Technologist

CST – Main OR

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

Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 North I-35 Denton, Texas 76201

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

Department Highlights

• 8 Operating Rooms
• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits / 401k / PTO
• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance.
• Highly engaged management.

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 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards.

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