Certified Surgical Technologist, CST; Part Time-Weekends – Surgery

Certified Surgical Technologist, CST (Part Time-Weekends) – Surgery

Work location:

Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expwy North TX 75013

Work hours:

Part Time – 20 hours;
Weekend Shift – Saturday and Sunday – 10 Hour Shifts

• 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

• H.S. 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 surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire OR
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology 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 OR
• 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 OR
• 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

• Assist 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 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.