Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full-time, Days) - Surgery

Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Full Time-Days) – Surgery Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North TX 75013 Work hours: Full Time- 40 hours; Monday-Friday 11:00am-7:00pm with on-call requirements Surgery Highlights Texas Health Allen has 7 Operating Suites, 1 GI, 1 Cysto A range of specialty service lines providing XI robotic procedures that include General, Urology & GYN, Open General, and GYN procedures, Cysto Suite, Orthopedics specializing in MAKO joint replacements, and Sports Medicine and Plastic Surgery Fast-Paced, high-volume department averaging The professional nurse exhibits an understanding of basic human needs. Demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations Requirements H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 required Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred DV5 Robot, Ortho, Spine and experience strongly preferred. 1 year of current operating room experience strongly preferred CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or TS-C NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program required upon hire 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 required upon hire CST – Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA or TS-C NCCT) and completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse required upon hire BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Responsibilities Assist 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. 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 delivering 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. Benefits 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources