Certified Surgical Technologist, Full time, Days

Certified Surgical Tech

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028

Work hours: Full time, Days

Department highlights

• Collaborative, patient-centered surgical environment
• Supportive and team-oriented culture
• Commitment to professional growth and excellence

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent and employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009 required

OR

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Vocational Nurse program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required upon hire
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Vocational Nurse program, or completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
• One (1) year of current operating room experience preferred
• Ortho experience preferred
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

AND one of the following

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program required upon hire

OR

• Employed to practice surgical technology in a healthcare facility prior to September 1, 2009 required upon hire

OR

• Graduate or completion of a military training program in surgical technology required within 2 years
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required upon hire

AND

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exhibits professional appearance and acceptable grooming standards
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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.
• Infection Prevention: Assists in the delivering of nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection and accidental contamination. 10%
• Safety: Assists in delivering care in a manner which protects the patient from injury.

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 replacement programs 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.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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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