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Texas Health Resources · 1 day ago

Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - PRN, Days

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Texas Health Resources is a full-service hospital serving the community since 2012. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in providing peri-operative care and ensure the safety and quality of surgical procedures.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CST certificationSurgical technology programOperating room experienceBCLS certificationLicensed Vocational Nurse

Required

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

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

BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly