Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - OR

Fast-paced, high volume Surgery department is looking for top skilled Surgery Associates. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Allen 1105 Central Expwy North TX 75013

Work hours: Full Time, 40 Hour, Day shift

Work environment : Surgery Department

Call required; response time is 30 minutes.

Surgery Department highlights:

• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

• Fast-Paced, high-volume department

• The professional surgical associate exhibits understanding of basic human needs.

• The professional surgical associate demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice Surgical Technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 or Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or Military Training Surgical Technology program.

• At least 1 year of current Certified Surgical Tech experience strongly preferred.

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist upon hire or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire or M ilitary Training Program in surgical technology and Certified Surgical Technologist within 2 Years upon hire.

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced environment, positive interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, able to perform basic computer skills.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful CST will:

• Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.

• 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.

• Assists in providing Peri-operative care for a patient population that includes Infants, Pediatrics, Adults, and Geriatrics. Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating plan of care.

• Post-operatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments, supplies and equipment. Under supervision, assists RN circulator with post-operative duties.

• Assists in the delivering of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.

• Assists in delivering patient care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.

• Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service, and cost effectiveness.

• Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age appropriate patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of life from the very young to the older adult.

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health CST you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THA a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)

• Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)

• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being a THA Certified Surgical Tech

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment

• Positively impact patients’ quality of life

• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources

• Enjoy opportunities for growth

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .

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