Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full-Time- Weekend Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for the Main OR. The CST will support intra-operative care in a high-volume hospital setting and must hold NBSTSA or NCCT certification and have surgical tech training.

This full-time role offers day shifts (7:00 am–7:00 pm) with weekend and a weekday schedule as described, a team-based culture, and strong benefits; apply to join a facility committed to safety and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military training program
• 1 year current operating room experience preferred
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of accredited surgical tech program OR employed to practice surgical technology before Sep 1, 2009 OR
• CST certification and (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) with prior practice in health care facility before 2009 OR
• LVN upon hire
• 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

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire

BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology

Job description

CST – Main OR

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

Work location: Texas Health Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76244

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Certified Surgical Technologist

CST – Main OR

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

Work location: Texas Health Alliance: 10864 Texas Health Trail Fort Worth, Texas 76244

Work hours: Full Time (36 hours); Day Shift, 3-12 hour shifts, 7:00am – 7:00pm, 2 weekend shifts and 1 weekday shift

Department Highlights

• 4 Operating Rooms


• Team based environment


• Workplace culture 2nd to none


• Great benefits / 401k / PTO

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 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 Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.

We’re Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we’re a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services and are a top choice in North FortWorth for radiology services 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!

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

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