Cook Children's Health Care System·Prosper, Texas
Provide skilled technical care to pediatric patients in the operating room as a Scrub Nurse or First Assistant. Collaborate with the surgical team to manage instruments and equipment according to the nursing care plan.
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours: 40
Join a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care for children. We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support our surgeons and perioperative team in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care at our Prosper Medical Center. As a Certified Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in the operating room by preparing and maintaining a sterile surgical environment, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring the availability of instruments and equipment throughout each procedure. You will function as a Scrub Technologist or First Assistant under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary surgical team.
Initial training will be completed at our Fort Worth Medical Center before transitioning to Prosper.
Due to on-call response requirements, candidates must reside within 30 minutes of Prosper, TX, or be willing to relocate prior to employment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare operating rooms with appropriate instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
Anticipate the surgeon's needs by selecting and passing instruments and supplies efficiently.
Perform surgical counts according to established protocols.
Assist with patient positioning, specimen handling, and room turnover.
Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment safely and effectively.
Support patient safety initiatives while adhering to infection prevention and sterile technique standards.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other members of the surgical team to provide exceptional pediatric patient care.
The ideal candidate is a skilled, detail-oriented surgical professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding care to pediatric patients. Success in this role requires excellent technical abilities, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Requires a high school diploma and successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program. Must hold NBSTSA or NCCT certification and a current AHA BLS certification.
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