Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support (tuition assistance)

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time away from work

Job summary

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center in Round Rock, TX, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist to join a skilled cardiac surgery team.

You will prepare patients, equipment, and the operating room, and assist the RN throughout procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile OR, anticipating surgeon needs, assisting with instrument counts, and ensuring supplies are available.

Qualifications

• Previous cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and successful certification.
• Certification must be current within 180 days of graduation from a recognized program.
• BLS certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for surgical patients.
• Assist intra-operative management and anticipate needs of the surgeon.
• Support the circulating nurse in maintaining instrument counts.
• Manage supplies and equipment, including sterilization and availability.

Skills

Cardiovascular experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Surgical Technologist Program and certification exam

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Round Rock Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a vital part of a highly skilled team that shares your passion for cardiac surgery. You’ll have access to the latest surgical equipment – backed by HCA Healthcare’s ongoing investments in technology –allowing you to provide the safest, most advanced care possible. With predictable scheduling, support for on-call coverage, and clear pathways for professional growth, you’ll have the resources to provide the best care for patients while building the career of a lifetime for yourself.

· You will perform patient care within the scope of training of the operating room technician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)

• You will prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure/surgery

• You will maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for surgical patients

• You will perform intra-operative management of assigned procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon

• You will assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct instrument counts

• You will be responsible for supply and equipment management, including determining needs, ensuring availability, and maintaining equipment through proper sterilization

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

• Previous cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist- required

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and successful completion of the certification exam

Licenses and Certifications

• Surgical Technologist that graduate after September 1, 2009 must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation. Certification must be from: 1. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; 2. The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; 3. Another surgical technology certification program approved by the department

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center) is a 200 + bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county , a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center , and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-round-rock-medical-center/medical-services.dot) when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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