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Texas Health Resources · 1 day ago

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

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Texas Health Resources is a full-service hospital serving North Texas, and they are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for their Surgery CVOR department. The role involves assisting in preoperative and postoperative care, preparing the operating room, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Health CareMedical

Responsibilities

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, pediatrics, 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

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnologistCVOR experienceSurgical technology programBasic Cardiac Life SupportInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009, required

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

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist/ CST (MBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) upon hire required

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire required

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

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