Certified Surgical Technologist ​/CST - Full Time, Weekend Days

Certified Surgical Technologist /CST

Certified Surgical Technologist CST – Main OR Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!!

Work location:

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

Work hours:

Full Time (36 hours);
Weekend, Day Shift, 7:00am – 7:00pm Department Highlights:
• 8 Operating Rooms
• 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.

Here's What You Need
• 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
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist
-CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program OR
• CST – 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 OR
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist - CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 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:
• Benefits include 401(k), PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• 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.