Certified Surgical Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Surgery Center at St. Andrews, part of HCA Healthcare, is looking for a Certified Surgical Technician to support nursing staff in the operating room and assist with direct patient care, scrubbing, instrument handling, and room turnover in a busy ambulatory setting.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Surgical Technology program, Surgical Tech Certification, and at least one year in an OR; BCLS is required. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician as per the Association of Surgical Technologists

Skills

Surgical Tech Certification

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Surgical Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Surgery Center at St. Andrews which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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

Surgery Center at St. Andrews, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Surgery Center at St. Andrews is located in St.Andrews, Florida. Our AAAHC accredited facility is a member of the HCA Healthcare AmbulatorySurgery Division. We have been voted “Best of Venice” 4 years consecutively.We serve the residents of Sarasota County and surrounding areas. Our center performs over 400procedures an month. Services in the following surgical areas: Cosmetic, ENT, GI, Ophthalmology,Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and General surgeries are available.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.