Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - PRN, Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Job summary

Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital in Arlington, TX is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for PRN CST coverage in the heart and vascular unit. You will assist in intra-operative patient care, preoperative planning, and instrument handling to support safe, efficient surgeries.

Candidates must hold CST certification, have 1 year OR experience, and ACLS/BCLS; cardiothoracic, vascular, and robotic experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have CST certification (NBSTSA/NCCT) and be certified to practice surgical technology.
• 1 year current operating room experience required.
• Cardiothoracic, vascular, and robotic surgery experience strongly preferred.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist in perioperative patient care and nursing process.
• Support RN circulator pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
• Assist with infection prevention and safety measures during procedures.
• Manage instruments, supplies, and equipment before and after surgery.

Education

CST certification

LVN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

1 year OR experience

Tools

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - PRN CST – Texas Health Heart and Vascular

Work location: Texas Health Heart and Vascular 811 Wright Street Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: PRN; Day Shift, Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm, call required

Heart and Vascular highlights

• Exclusive heart and vascular surgeries
• Growth opportunities within unit
• Tenured team and family oriented
• Flexible and supporting team with scheduling
• Chest Pain Certified

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 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 required
• Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and robotic experience strongly 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 AND
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days required

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, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is a separately licensed hospital located on the campus of the Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

We are a 47 bed facility including a 20 bed Cardiovascular ICU and a 27 bed cardiac telemetry unit.

Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital is a accredited for Chest Pain through The Joint Commission.

We have achieved AHA’s Gold Plus award for three years in a row plus AHA’s Gold Plus award for Heart Failure.

We specialize in CABG and Valve surgeries, thoracotomies, general cardiac including heart failure, cardiomyopathies, AMI, TAVR, post heart catheterization including angioplasty, stenting and electrophysiology studies.

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.