Certified Surgical Tech - OR Support & Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe, high-quality operating room care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will scrub and assist the surgeon, manage room turnover, and help document clinical data in the medical record, collaborating with the RN in decision making.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, certification, 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).
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred.
• 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 Tech Certification

1 year OR experience

Accredited Surgical Technology program

BCLS Certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support safe, high-quality operating room care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will scrub and assist the surgeon, manage room turnover, and help document clinical data in the medical record, collaborating with the RN in decision making.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, certification, and at least one year of OR experience. BCLS certification is required upon employment.