Certified Surgical Tech

Overview

ifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), sometimes referred to as a Surgical Tech or OR Tech. The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in our operating room, assists surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members before, during, and after surgical procedures. Surgical Techs primary goal is to help ensure safe, efficient, and sterile surgical environments. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Preparation - Set up the operating room by sterilizing and arranging instruments supplies and equipment while preparing patients for surgery through proper positioning and sterile draping

• Intraoperative Support - Assist during surgery by passing instruments maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgical team’s needs while tracking instruments and sponges

• Postoperative Duties - Support postoperative care by applying dressings transporting patients to recovery and cleaning and restocking the operating room

• Safety and Compliance - Follow strict infection control protocols ensure safe handling of specimens and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards

• Collaboration and Communication - Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and sterile processing staff while communicating effectively in high-pressure situations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited educational program for surgical technologists with a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Certification upon hire required and maintained for employment

• Experience in scrubbing minor and major procedures in the generalized surgical specialties, General, Urology, Eye (cataracts), Gynecology, Minor Vascular and Hand Specialty.

• Experience in scrubbing minor procedures in the specialty surgical areas.

• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status Per Diem Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf