Certified Surgical Tech: Join a Caring OR Team

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match (3% to 9%)

Education and certification support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Central Park Surgery Center in Austin, TX seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe patient care in the operating room under RN supervision. Responsibilities include scrubbing, preparing the operative suite, and maintaining asepsis while coordinating closely with the surgeon and nursing staff.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Surgical Technology program, certification, and at least one year of OR experience, with valid BCLS certification prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred
• Surgical Tech Certification
• One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment - Online certification not acceptable

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists
• Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments
• Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
• Assist in the turnover of the operating room suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces
• Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, pull-ing cases accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available

Skills

Surgical Tech

OR experience

BCLS certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

HCA Healthcare's Central Park Surgery Center in Austin, TX seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe patient care in the operating room under RN supervision. Responsibilities include scrubbing, preparing the operative suite, and maintaining asepsis while coordinating closely with the surgeon and nursing staff.

The ideal candidate has an accredited Surgical Technology program, certification, and at least one year of OR experience, with valid BCLS certification prior to employment.