Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist

CST – Main OR

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022
Work hours: Full Time (36 hours): Weekend Day Shift; 6:30am – 7:00pm, Sat and Sun with 1 week day

Department Highlights:

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits / 401k / PTO

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 highly 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