Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Flex spending

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the Main OR team in Arlington, TX. This full-time role includes day shifts, on-call requirements, and a strong emphasis on peri-operative care across patient populations.

Candidates should have CST certification, BCLS, and an accredited surgical tech program. Previous OR experience is preferred, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a team-based environment.

Qualifications

• CST certification required or equivalent accreditation.
• BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in operating room settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in intra-operative nursing care and peri-operative planning.
• Support RN circulator in formulating and executing the plan of care.
• Maintain instrumentation, supplies and equipment with proper sterilization.
• Help ensure infection prevention and patient safety throughout the procedure.
• Provide age-appropriate care across patient populations from infant to older adult.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and cost-effective care delivery.
• Collaborate with surgical team to achieve desirable patient outcomes.

Skills

CST Certification

BCLS

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Surgical Technology Program

Military surgical tech training program

Job description

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

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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