Certified Surgical Technologist, PRN

Certified Surgical Tech PRN

Location:

4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028

Hours:

PRN, Days

• Collaborative, patient-centered surgical environment
• Supportive and team-oriented culture
• Commitment to professional growth and excellence

• High School Diploma or equivalent and employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to 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
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Vocational Nurse program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
• One (1) year of current operating room experience preferred
• Ortho experience preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required upon hire OR
• Employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009 required upon hire OR
• Graduate or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required within 2 years
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required upon hire AND
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibits professional appearance and acceptable grooming standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• 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 R.N. 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 delivering of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination. 10%
• Safety:
  Assists in delivering care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.

• Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan replacement 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.