Certified Surgical Technologist / CST – Neurosurgery – PRN

Here’s What You Need

Qualifications

Education

·       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

 

 

Experience

·       1 year current operating room experience preferred

 

Licenses and Certifications

·       CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program upon hire OR

·       CST – Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 upon hire OR

·       CST – Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology upon hire OR

·       LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire AND

·       BCSL – 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 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.

·       Age Specific Care: Demonstrates competence in assisting with the performance of age-appropriate patient care that is specific to the unique physiological and anatomic aspects of the life from the very young to the older adult.

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:

·       You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

·       At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

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

 

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

  

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.  

 

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.  

 

 

 

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