Certified Surgical Technologist / CST - Labor and Delivery - Full Time, Days
Texas Health Resources, Bedford, TX, United States
Certified Surgical Technologist/CST
Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022
Work hours: Full Time (36 hours); Days, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Department Highlights
11 Labor and Delivery Rooms
4 OB/ED bays
3 OR Suites
Average between 180-200 deliveries per month
Level III Maternal designation
Level III NICU
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
1 year current operating room experience preferred
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist -C (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program 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 OR
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist - CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology OR
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire AND
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly AND
CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 Days required
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.
Benefits
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.
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Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022
Work hours: Full Time (36 hours); Days, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Department Highlights
11 Labor and Delivery Rooms
4 OB/ED bays
3 OR Suites
Average between 180-200 deliveries per month
Level III Maternal designation
Level III NICU
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
1 year current operating room experience preferred
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist -C (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate of an accredited surgical tech program 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 OR
CST – Certified Surgical Technologist - CST (NBSTSA) or TS-C (NCCT) and graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology OR
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse upon hire AND
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly AND
CPI – Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 Days required
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.
Benefits
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.
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