Certified Surgical Technologist CST- Full time, Days

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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)-Surgery Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Southlake- 1545 E. Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092

Work hours: Full Time Days, 10 hour shifts, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Department Highlights

• Strong partnership with peers, surgeons, and leadership
• A positive and collaborative culture
• Surgical specialty hospital with six operating rooms - ortho, ortho spine, general, GYN, plastics, ENT, podiatry, Xi robot cases.
• Great work environment, positive culture, and teamwork.
• New and advanced equipment and technology
  
  

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 is required Or
• Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon hire is required
• Other Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology Upon hire is preferred
• 1 Year current operating room experience is preferred
• 9 months of CST experience is strongly preferred
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire is required Or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire is required Or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 2 Years is required Or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire is required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required
• A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and ability to function in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  
  

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 R.N. 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 delivering 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.
  
  

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Certified Surgical Tech

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
  
  

Texas Health Southlake has been proudly serving Southlake and the surrounding communities for 20 years as of October 2024. As Southlake’s first hospital and with 51,600 square feet, 18 surgical specialties,17 inpatient suites, 6 observation suites, 6 operating rooms, 3 physical therapy centers, a pain management suite and a 24/7 Emergency Room, we bring exceptional care to those we serve every day.

We specialize in Bariatric, Cardiology, Colo-rectal, Ear, Nose & Throat, Emergency Room, General Surgery, Internal and Family Medicine, Imaging services and much more.

Texas Health Southlake has received numerous accolades including U.S. News and World Report’s High Performing Hospital Award for 2022-2023 in 3 adult procedures and conditions - Spinal Fusion, Hip Fracture, and Hip Replacement. We received a 5-star Rating by Becker’s Hospital Review making THSL one of only 18 hospitals in the state of Texas to receive 5-stars. We were awarded with the TJC’s Gold Seal of Approval for Spine Surgery, and we were awarded the Pinnacle of Excellence Award for Patient Experience award winner in Outpatient Services, employee engagement, physician engagement, and clinical quality performance

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards."

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.