- Modern facility and high-tech equipment
- Great team dynamics on a unit that provides great support.
- The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Required
- Or
- Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon hire Required
- Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon hire Preferred
- 1 Year of current operating room experience preferred
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness 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.
Location: Flower Mound, TX US
Job ID: 25002251
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Job Type: PRN
Facility: Texas Health Flower Mound 4400 Long Prairie Rd TX 75028