Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Full Time, Days

Heres 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
Intraoperatively displays skills and behavior conducive to desirable outcome.
Nursing Process: Assists in providing perioperative 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 perioperatively and assumes responsibility and accountability for behavior in order to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Postoperatively follows proper procedures for care of instruments supplies and equipment. Under supervision assists RN circulator with postoperative 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 ageappropriate 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:
Benefits include 401(k) PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
At Texas Health our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive supportive peoplefirst excellencedriven 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. Were a 369bed acutecare fullservice 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 womens services behavioral health neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. Were 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 Commissioncertified Primary Stroke Center a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. Weve 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. Were also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus were 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. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services womens health and much more.

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Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

CST Main OR

Bring your passion to THR so we are Better Together!!

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W Randol Mill Rd Arlington Texas 76012
Work hours: Full Time (40 hours); Day Shift M Th 6:30am 3:00pm with call

Department Highlights:
Team based environment
Workplace culture 2nd to none
Great benefits / 401k / PTO