Certified Surgical Technologist

St. David's HealthCare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is hiring a Surgical Technician to assist with operating room preparation and intra-operative support.

You will help prepare patients, equipment, and rooms, maintain sterility, and assist the surgeon with instrumentation throughout procedures. The role requires prior Surgical Technician experience, graduation from an accredited program, and BLS certification, with certification due within 180 days of graduation.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Surgical Technician in inpatient settings.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• BLS certification per policy.
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure.
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room and assist the surgeon with instrumentation.
• Support intra-operative management and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Ensure supply and equipment readiness and sterilization of devices.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient care

Team support

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical Technologist today with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

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

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

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

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.

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