CST/Certified Surgical Tech- Labor and Delivery, PRN, Rotating

Here’s What You Need
Education

H.S. 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 Upon hire Required

 

Experience

1 Year current operating room experience Preferred

 

Licenses and Certifications

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Required Or

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Required Or

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 2 Years Required Or

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Required And

BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

 

Skills

A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and ability to function in a fast-paced, changing environment.

What You Will Do

As a Certified Surgical Tech, you will focus on assisting in providing peri-operative care for a patient population in the Labor and Delivery unit:

·        Intra-operatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.

·        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.

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee

·        Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, research, and innovations in practice.

·        Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·        A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.