Certified Surgical Technologist, Full time, Days

Here’s What You Need
High School Diploma or equivalent and employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009
OR
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program, Vocational Nurse Program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology (Required upon hire)
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) from an accredited program (Required upon hire)
OR
CST and employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009 (Required upon hire)
OR
CST with completion of a military training program in surgical technology and 2 years of experience (Required)
OR
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) (Required upon hire)
Basic Life Support (BCLS)-Must be obtained prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly (Required)
1 year of current operating room experience (Preferred)

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 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. 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee
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.

Entity Highlights:
99-bed facility with more than 500 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. In addition to our modern facility and high-tech equipment, we have a dedicated team of physicians and staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality medical care to every patient who comes through our door. As a result, we’ve been recognized as the best provider of healthcare services by our patients, peers and the community numerous times.
 
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
 
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org  
 
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