Certified Surgical Technologist

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

St. David's Surgical Hospital in North Austin seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our operating team. You will assist in sterile field setup, instrument handling, and support the surgeon and RN throughout procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous instrument counts, and maintaining a clean, safe OR. Eligibility includes graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program and BLS certification; certification within 180 days per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or hospital on-the-job training with proof.
• BLS certification required; current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation for those graduating after Sept 1, 2009.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite and equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and provide instrumentation to the surgeon as needed.
• Care for operative patient before, during, and after surgery.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and OR for each procedure; support RN and circulation nurse.
• Maintain instrument counts and manage supplies and sterilization.

Skills

Inpatient surgical

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Accredited surgical technologist program or on-the-job training

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Surgical Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Surgical Technician, you will assist in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite, as well as participating in the care and cleaning of operating room equipment. You will perform in a sterile field and assist the surgeon by providing instrumentation appropriate for the task. You will provide care for the operative patient before, during, and after surgery.

• You will perform patient care within the scope of training of the operating room technician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)
• You will prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure/surgery
• You will maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for surgical patients
• You will perform intra-operative management of assigned procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon
• You will assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct instrument counts
• You will be responsible for supply and equipment management, including determining needs, ensuring availability, and maintaining equipment through proper sterilization

Qualifications

Experience

• Work experience as a Surgical Technician with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient surgical specialties- required

Education

• High school graduate/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or hospital-conducted on-the-job training with proof of program content and completion

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Surgical Technologist that graduate after September 1, 2009 must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation. Certification must be from: 1. The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; 2. The National Center for Competency Testing or its successor; 3. Another surgical technology certification program approved by the department

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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's Surgical Hospital, part of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, is a specialty hospital focused on surgery. It provides expert care in orthopedic, gynecological, urological, breast, and reconstructive surgery, among other types. Located in North Austin, the hospital has 45+ large inpatient rooms, 10 operating room suites, and an inpatient rehabilitation unit with a therapy gym and 20 private rehab rooms. It also includes an ADL/occupational therapy suite (for helping patients with daily living skills), as well as imaging, pharmacy, lab services, and dedicated teams for nursing, therapy, and leadership.

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 the delivery 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

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.