Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Neurosurgery — 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 | 36 Hours/ week | Day Shift | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with weekend and holiday rotating on-call requirements.

Neurosurgery Department highlights:

Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

Newest technology and a strong team

Perform high acuity cases due to our trauma designation and highly trained team.

Fast-Paced, high-volume department service line with many cranis and spine cases

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 upon hire

Graduate of an accredited surgery technology program, Vocational Nurse Program or graduate/completion of a military training program in surgical technology preferred upon hire

Other- CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

One year current Operating Room (OR) experience preferred

One year Neurosurgery experience Required

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:

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.

Continuous Improvement: Care is provided with an emphasis on continually improving quality, service and cost effectiveness.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health 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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