Certified Surgical Tech – OR Prep & Turnover

HCA Healthcare; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition and certification support

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

HCA Healthcare seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe patient care in the operating room under RN supervision. Responsibilities include direct patient support, scrubbing for procedures, and preparing the OR between cases.

Ideal candidates will have a Surgical Technology certification, an accredited program background, and at least one year of OR experience. BCLS certification is required upon employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (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, pulling cases accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available

Skills

Surgical techniques

Operating room experience

Aseptic technique

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Surgical Tech Certification

Job description

HCA Healthcare seeks a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe patient care in the operating room under RN supervision. Responsibilities include direct patient support, scrubbing for procedures, and preparing the OR between cases.

Ideal candidates will have a Surgical Technology certification, an accredited program background, and at least one year of OR experience. BCLS certification is required upon employment.