CST - Texas Health Huguley- operated as joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth

Location Address: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX  76028

Top Reasons to Work At Texas Health Huguley, Burleson, TX

• Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
• Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
• Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on the way to Magnet status—2020.
• Amazing medical benefits through Aetna plus an onsite full-service fitness center.
• Growth opportunities designed for each employee.
• Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.  

Work Hours:

Full Time / Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Demonstrates competence and knowledge of aseptic techniques and surgical procedures, including OR dress policy, to ensure a safe environment and preparation for surgery.
• Maintains aseptic technique.  Reports any break in aseptic technique to circulator to prevent infection.
• Performs proper counts per operating room policy and procedures alerting circulator when necessary of closure so count can be done.
• Ensures that instruments, supplies and equipment are ready for surgery.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of instruments and equipment necessary for a procedure as shown by ability to scrub for specialized cases as observed.
• Practices and compiles with infection control Universal Precautions techniques and OSHA Regulations regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and Infectious Wastes.
• Gives concise, accurate and pertinent information to circulating nurse during surgery, so correct documentation can be made.
• Responsible for giving specimens to circulating nurse.

What You Will Need:

• Currently certified to practice as a CST.
• Graduate of an approved operating technology course (or trained before grandfather clause).
• Six months of surgery experience preferred.

Job Summary:

Functions as a scrub nurse under supervision of a registered nurse.  Provides needed sterile instruments and equipment to surgeon, anticipating needs and working in cohesion with other team members.  Must be able to communicate with doctors, patients, staff, other nurses and medical personnel.