Certified Surgical Technologist​/CST

CST – Main OR

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);
Day Shift, 7:00am – 7:00pm, call required

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular…