Certified Surgical Technician

HCA Healthcare; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare seeks a Certified Surgical Tech in McKinney, Texas. In this role, you will assist in providing safe nursing care and ensure the operative suite is prepared for surgeries. You will maintain surgical asepsis and collaborate with the Registered Nurse during procedures.

A Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, Surgical Tech Certification, and at least one year of operating room experience are required. Comprehensive benefits, including education support and retirement savings, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess Surgical Tech Certification and valid BCLS Certification.
• One year of experience in an operating room setting is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and observation in the operating room.
• Prepare the operative suite and maintain surgical asepsis.
• Collaborate with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making.

Skills

Surgical Tech Certification

BCLS Certification

Operating room experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Surgical Tech, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of practice within the operating room. This may include: direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, surgical room turnover between cases, collection and recording of pertinent clinical data in the medical record and consistent collaboration with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making.

What you will do in this role

• 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

Qualifications you will need

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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.