Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Certified Surgical Technologist - CST

Texas Health Alliance is looking for a top skilled CST. Is that you?

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

Work hours: PRN, Days

Department Highlights:

· Team based environment

· Workplace culture 2 nd to none

· Great benefits / 401k / PTO

Here’s What You Need

Qualifications

Education

· 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

Experience

· 1 year current operating room experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

· CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program upon hire OR

· CST – Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 upon hire OR

· CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology upon hire 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:

· You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 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 Texas Health a great place to work.

· 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 Fort Worth for radiology services and much more.

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

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