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Certified Surgical Technologist

CST - Labor and Delivery

_Bring your passion to THR so we are Better + Together!!_

Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022

Work hours: PRN, Nights

Department Highlights:

* 9 Labor and Delivery Rooms

* 4 OB/ED bays

* 3 OR Suites

* Average between 180-200 deliveries per month

* Level III Maternal designation

* Level II NICU

Here's What You Need

Qualifications

Education

* 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

Experience

* 1 year current operating room experience preferred

* Labor and Delivery experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

* CST - Certified Surgical Technologist -CST (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

* CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 days required

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 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.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:

* You'll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

* 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.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.

We specialize in women's services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.

Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We're a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women's health, cardiac care and much more.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

**_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.