Heres What You Need
Qualifications
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 required
1 year current operating room experience preferred
Labor and Delivery 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
BCLS 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:
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 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 Denton is a 255-bed full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff were one of Denton Countys largest employers.
We specialize in Cancer Care Neck & Back Program Critical Care Neonatology CT Cardiac Imaging Neurology Electrophysiology Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Emergency Care Robotic Surgery Endovascular Surgery Stroke Care General Surgery Weight Loss Surgery Heart & Vascular Services Women & Infants Care Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.
Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet designated hospital.
Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the citys only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center outpatient physical therapy cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.
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Certified Surgical Technologist/CST
CST Labor and Delivery
Bring your passion to THR so we are Better Together!!
Work location: Texas Health Denton: 3000 North I-35 Denton Texas 76201
Work hours: Full Time (36 hours) Nights 7:00pm 7:00am
Department Highlights:
12 Labor and Delivery Rooms
4 OB/ED bays with OB Hospitalists 24/7
2 OR Suites
Average between 175-200 deliveries per month
23 Postpartum/Newborn beds
Level III NICU