CST Specialist (Full-time-Days) - Neuro/OMFS

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Dallas is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech Specialist (CST) for Neuro/OMFS at the Dallas facility. The role requires CST certification and 2 years of recent neurology surgical experience with at least 150 cases performed. OMFS experience is preferred.

You will assist preoperatively, prepare the OR, and support peri-operative care for all ages. The position is full-time with day shifts, on-call and holiday rotations, and a sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS‑C (NCCT) as required.
• 2 years of recent experience in a surgical service specialty (Neurology) with at least 150 cases.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent military/military training.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) prior to independent patient care and maintenance.
• LVN license on hire is required per job posting.

Responsibilities

• Preoperatively assists RN circulator in planning patient care.
• Prepare and organize the operating room.
• Provide peri-operative care for diverse patient population (infants to geriatrics).
• Coordinate patient care peri-operatively as needed.
• Maintain professional nursing practice standards and accountability.
• Post-operatively manage instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Assist RN circulators with post-operative duties under supervision.

Skills

CST certification

Neurology experience

OMFS experience preferred

BCLS certification

Nursing-related perioperative care

Education

CST program diploma or cert

NBSTSA CST certification

TS‑C (NCCT) certification

LVN qualification

Military surgical tech training

Job description

Certified Surgical Tech Specialist, CST - Neuro/OMFS

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

* Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates*

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: Full-Time - 40 Hours; Day Shift; Monday- Friday; Two- Twelve hour shifts and Two- Eight hour shifts with on-call and holiday shifts

Surgery highlights:

• Texas Health Dallas has 24 Main OR Suites

• A range of specialty surgical services provided including Bariatric, Gastrointestinal Colectomy, Ophthalmology, Neuro/Spine, Orthopedics, Oncology, as well as General Surgery.

• Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth.

Here's What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009. Required Or Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, vocational nurse program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required

• 2 years of recent experience in a surgical service specialty (Neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty. Required

• OMFS experience preferred

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) or TS‑C (NCCT) and one of the following:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, or

• Employed to practice Surgical Technology in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009, or

• Graduate/completion of a military training program in Surgical Technology or

• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req And

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Required

What You Will Do

• Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.

• Prepare and organize the operating room.

• Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

• Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.

• 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 circulators with post-operative duties.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Resources

• 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.

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services, and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Care Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. You belong here.

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 (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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