Lead Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Ortho - Full Time Days
Are you looking for your next step?Level II Trauma and Magnet facility is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for our fast-paced, busy OR?
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Work Location: The address is 6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hrs./ wk. | 6:30am - 3:00pm | Monday - Friday with On-call, Holiday and a 30 minutes call back requirements
Surgery Department highlights:

• • Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
  • 5 Xi robots and one DaVinci 5 robot
  • Fast-Paced, high-volume service line which includes general, colorectal, GYN, robotics, bariatrics, and pediatrics
  • Promotes within
  • Education and growth opportunities for all interested
  • High Retention/Low turn over in this department

Here's What You Need :

• • High School Diploma or equivalent required (and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009) OR
  • Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology required
  • Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred
  • Must live within a 30 mile on-call drive
  • Two years current Operating Room (OR) experience Required
  • One year Acute Care setting Preferred
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Upon Hire Req Or
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist and was employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility before September 1, 2009 Upon Hire Req Or
  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology 2 years Req Or
  • LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Req And
  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Upon Hire Req

What You Will Do:

• • Continuous Improvement: Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service and cost effectiveness.
  • 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 Control: 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 Lead Certified Surgical Tech (CST):

• • 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.

Entity Highlights:
Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We're a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.
We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we're a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.
Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center.
We offer excellent benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000 employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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