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CST I/II/III -Certified Surgical Technologist
Job ID: 2989
Location: Argyle, TX
Employee Type: Full Time
Salary : $22.42 - $45.98/hr
Description
Dept: Surgical Services Argyle
Shift: M-F, 6:30a-3:00p
This position has up to $10,000 extra pay available upon new employment with WHS as a full-time, CST.
Requirements
CST I
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. 2) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). 3) BLS 4) Call may be required
CST II
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. 2) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). 3) 3 years hospital experience with 1 years of specialty service experience with advanced competencies in a minimum of 1 specialty determined by hospital. EX. Orthopedic, Spine, Robotic, Cardiology, Thoracic. 4) Demonstrate knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced instrumentation. 5) Call may be required and must demonstrate basic proficiencies in all service lines. 6) BLS 7) Spine and ortho experience preferred.
CST III
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. 2) Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). 3) 5 years with a minimum of 2 years of specialty service experience with advanced competencies in a minimum of 2 specialty determined by hospital. EX. Orthopedic, Spine, Robotic, Cardiology, Thoracic. 4) Demonstrate superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced instrumentation. 5) Call may be required and must demonstrate superior knowledge and expert practice in the first scrub role in advanced surgical procedures. 6) BLS 7) Spine and ortho experience preferred
New Hires will have 60 days to acquire the required Basic Life Support
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 10-20 pounds and stand for long periods
Summary
CST I
The Surgical Scrub Technician in the surgical department is a care giver who assists in various types of surgical procedures. The surgical scrub techs principle duties include: 1) Preparing the OR room, supplies, instruments, and equipment for assigned procedures.2) The scrub tech applies principles of sterile technique while performing in the intra-operative setting. 3) Maintains sterile field to promote safety and infection control 4) Ensures all cases are pulled for scheduled procedure 5) Opens sterile supplies for procedures and checks indicators for and integrity of packaging 6) Adheres to Universal Protocol and actively participates in a “TIME-OUT” before each procedure 7) adheres to OR procedures for counting, medication labeling and other scrub duties. 7) Follows AORN recommended practices and guidelines along with surgical services & hospital policies and procedure. Demonstrates knowledge base and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patients served and the variety of procedures performed. Accomplish other tasks as assigned.
CST II
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Level II in the surgical department is a care giver who assists in various types of surgical procedures. The CST II principle duties include: 1) Preparing the OR room, supplies, instruments, and equipment for assigned procedures.2) The CST II applies principles of sterile technique while performing in the intra-operative setting. 3) Maintains sterile field to promote safety and infection control 4) Ensures all cases are pulled for scheduled procedure 5) Opens sterile supplies for procedures and checks indicators for and integrity of packaging 6) Adheres to Universal Protocol and actively participates in a “TIME-OUT” before each procedure 7) Adheres to OR procedures for counting, medication labeling and other scrub duties. 7) Follows AORN recommended practices and guidelines along with surgical services & hospital policies and procedure.
CST III
The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Level III in the surgical department is a care giver who assists in various types of surgical procedures. The CST III principle duties include: 1) Preparing the OR room, supplies, instruments, and equipment for assigned procedures.2) The CST III applies principles of sterile technique while performing in the intra-operative setting. 3) Maintains sterile field to promote safety and infection control 4) Ensures all cases are pulled for scheduled procedure 5) Opens sterile supplies for procedures and checks indicators for and integrity of packaging 6) Adheres to Universal Protocol and actively participates in a “TIME-OUT” before each procedure 7) Adheres to OR procedures for counting, medication labeling and other scrub duties. 7) Follows AORN recommended practices and guidelines along with surgical services & hospital policies and procedure. 8) Serves as a role model and acts as a preceptor to new staff and students 10) Coaches’ team to anticipate resources for surgical cases 11) Manages at least one department project or gives one in-service a year
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: The Certified Surgical Technologist is under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse during surgery and under the direction of the Surgery Team Lead/Charge Nurse. Administratively reports to leadership following the chain of command as established by reporting facility.
Customer Service Excellence: Customers defined as patients, families, visitors, co-workers, our community and business partners. Fosters positive working relationships across departments and campuses to represent Wise Health System as a unified supportive system. & Wise Health System’s mission, vision, and values. Engages full spectrum of communication excellence: model’s integrity, personal accountability, engagement, communication bridges, active listening, open dialogue, empathy, understanding and interest. Acknowledges and respects individual cultures, values, beliefs and preferences. Practices self-care and renewal. Willingly takes the initiative to improve customer service. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for efficient and safe patient care.
Assists in the orientation, education and training of newly hired employees. Participates in all departmental and WHS mandatory in-services. Shows motivation and self-direction in offering to do additional cases, breaks/lunches, and other tasks as assigned. Participates in early/late rotation, vacation, and off-shift coverage as necessary. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Follows guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by all relevant regulatory and standard setting agencies or organizations. Practices within the system and departmental policies and procedures.
OSHA TASK CATEGORY ONE: There is an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills splashes during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed, and protective devices worn by the employee when performing those tasks likely to cause exposure.
Assists in the orientation, education and training of newly hired employees. Participates in all departmental and WHS mandatory in-services. Shows motivation and self-direction in offering to do additional cases, breaks/lunches, and other tasks as assigned. Participates in early/late rotation, vacation, and off-shift coverage as necessary. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Follows guidelines, policies and safety requirements as determined by all relevant regulatory and standard setting agencies or organizations. Practices within the system and departmental policies and procedures.
OSHA TASK CATEGORY ONE: There is an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills splashes during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed, and protective devices worn by the employee when performing those tasks likely to cause exposure.
Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Wise Health System?
At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk!
About Us
Wise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000 employees and 200 physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40 secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.
Wise Health System – East Campus
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
- ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Primary Stroke Center
- Level IV Trauma Center
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Argyle
- Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence
Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
- Spine Center of Excellence
The benefits listed below are available for Full-Time positions only.
- Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
- Short term disability insurance
- Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
- Generous PTO offering
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year
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