Certified Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Hill Country, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support the delivery of high-quality surgical care at our Fredericksburg, Texas facility. The role involves preparing sterile fields, supplying instruments, and assisting surgeons, following AORN standards and hospital policies.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and CST or TS-C certification.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program or local hospital experience accepted in lieu of education as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of quality surgical care by anticipating surgeon and procedure needs.
• Prepare/maintain sterile field and gather supplies and sterile instruments.
• Assist the surgeon by supplying instruments and supplies to the sterile field in a safe, efficient manner.
• Follow current AORN and regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Clinical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of surgical technologist program

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Surgical Tech with Methodist Hospital Hill Country you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality surgical care through planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. Demonstrates competency in surgical technology to include all major surgical specialty areas; includes gathering and preparing sterile supplies, equipment, preparing/maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner. Performs routine scrub role as well specifically delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System.

What qualifications you will need:

High School graduate or GED equivalent required.

Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist.

Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above).

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following:

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist) OR

TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Hill Country, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

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

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Certified Surgical Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.