Certified Surgical Technologist​/CST - Operating Room - PRN, Rotating Shift

CST – Operating Room

Job :

Certified Surgical Technologist – PRN

Work location:

Texas Health Denton, 3000 North I-35 Denton, Texas 76201

Work hours:

PRN;
Rotating Shift

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits / 401k / PTO
• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance.
• Highly engaged management

• 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
• 1 year current operating room experience preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST – NBSTSA) or TS‑C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST – NBSTSA) or TS‑C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST – NBSTSA) or TS‑C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology
• LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire AND
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

• Intra‑operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in the delivery of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination.
• Assists in delivering 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‑specific patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of life from the very young to the older adult.

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high‑quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.