Certified Surgical Technologist; CST Specialist - Surgery CVOR

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Surgery CVOR (Full Time/Days)

Join to apply for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Surgery CVOR (Full Time/Days) role at Texas Health Resources.

Work location:

Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours:

Full Time/Days; 6:30A-3:00P;
Monday-Friday; CVOR call required

• Preoperatively assists R.N. circulator in formulating a plan of care.
• Prepare and organize the operating room.
• Assists in providing peri-operative care for a patient population that includes infants, pediatric, adults, and geriatrics.
• Assists as needed in coordinating patient care peri-operatively.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
• Post-operatively follows proper procedures for the care of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Under supervision, assists RN circulators with post-operative duties.

• High School 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.
• Other – Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a surgical service specialty (robotics, cardiovascular/hearts, orthopedic, neurology) with a minimum of 150 cases performed in that specialty required.
• 2 years of recent CVOR experience highly preferred
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist/ CST (MBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) upon hire required or
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, upon hire required or
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, upon hire required
• LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire required and
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly upon hire required and
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. A high degree of confidentiality with the ability to function in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple demands as well as respond to rapidly changing priorities. Service orientation and demonstrated ability to respond to the needs and emotions of people under stress.

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment 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.

Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art surgical services. We’re a Level II Trauma Facility with additional designations and programs. Texas Health Plano is a Magnet-designated hospital and offers on-site child care among other benefits.

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!

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