Certified Surgical Tech: OR Support in Ambulatory Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off & disability

401(k) matching

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for Houston Metro Urology Surgical Center to assist with safe and effective nursing care in the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include scrubbing, assisting the surgeon, and maintaining sterile technique.

You will support the operative suite, turnover between cases, and collaboration with the RN in clinical decision making. Preferred candidates have one year OR experience and a valid BCLS certification.

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.

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Surgical Tech Certification

One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)

Valid BCLS Certification

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for Houston Metro Urology Surgical Center to assist with safe and effective nursing care in the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include scrubbing, assisting the surgeon, and maintaining sterile technique.

You will support the operative suite, turnover between cases, and collaboration with the RN in clinical decision making. Preferred candidates have one year OR experience and a valid BCLS certification.