Certified Surgical Technologist

Terre Haute Regional Hospital; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Terre Haute Regional Hospital as a Certified Surgical Technologist and contribute to impactful patient care. This opportunity offers the chance to work with advanced surgical technologies and procedures in a supportive environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient interactions and care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Certification must be current for Surgical Technology.
• Completes 15 continuing education credits annually.
• Previous scrub experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup of the sterile surgical field and assisting in surgeries.
• Maintaining supply levels for efficient patient care.
• Following HIPAA rules and infection control practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work in stressful situations

Education

Graduate from a surgical technologies program

Certified Surgical Technician

Current certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Introduction

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 Terre Haute Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Terre Haute Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Certified Surgical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position summary: The Surgical Technician performs set up of the sterile surgical field using aseptic technique, utilizing knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology and the physician’s preferences for surgical instrumentation, suturing, passing, dissecting, retracting, and closing. of surgical wounds and assists the OR circulating RN with the operating room set up, equipment and positioning of the surgical patient The surgical technician must follow AORN Preoperative Standards and Recommended Practices and follows the established Policies set by Terre Haute Regional Hospital Healthcare Organization

Position responsibilities: ·· Follow HIPPA rules and regulations · Attend HCA’s COC training course annually and demonstrates conduct that reflects this code of conduct · Provides age and culturally appropriate patient care for General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ear/Nose/Throat Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Podiatric Surgery, Endoscopic procedures, Pain Management Procedure, Cardiac Catheterization Procedure, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urological Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecological Surgery · Maintains supply levels to insure efficiency of patient care · Follows Infection control and standard precautions and cleaning for the surgery department · Uses PPE and demonstrates importance of proper hand hygiene when providing patient care prior to, after and between patients · Follows surgical attire and traffic patterns · Routinely checks equipment for malfunctions and removes from service and follows corrective action for repair · Collaborate and communicates with the circulating RN for supplies needed as the patient’s status changes · Uses proper TLC language and phone etiquette · Orients and mentors new staff members and students · Be willing to cross train to other surgical services areas · Knows and performs techniques for specimens collection, and labeling, · Identifies and performs JACHO safety measures · Identifies and prints preference cards and performs selection of case cart items including instrumentation for various surgical procedures · Takes Call · Participates in CQI process · Maintains Healthstream education and department education · Attend Code of Conduct training course annually · Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct · Demonstrates conduct that is reflective of THRH’s commitment to HCA’s Code of Conduct · Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates) · Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

What qualifications you will need:

• Essential educational/licensure, skills and experience:
• • Graduate from a surgical technologies program or completed a surgical technology program provided by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, or the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service. Exception to this would be an individual practicing surgical technology during the twelve-month period immediately following the completion of a degree from an accredited school for surgical technology.
• · Certified Surgical Technician or Certified First Assist · Current certification in Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider · Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work in stressful situations in a fast paced environment · Completes 15 continuing education credits concerning surgical technology annually.
• Valued but not required educational/licensure, skills and experience:
• • Previous Scrub experience preferred

Terre Haute Regional Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1882. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 275+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facilities in Indiana. Terre Haute is the only full-service hospital in the area accredited by The Joint Commission. We have provided quality care to the Wabash Valley community for 135 years. Services include the region’s only Level-II trauma center, cardiovascular services-including open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization; oncology services, which include radiation therapy and outpatient infusion; labor and delivery, including a neonatal intensive care unit; an inpatient behavioral health unit; and other specialized inpatient areas, including intensive care and inpatient rehabilitation units.

At Terre Haute Regional Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, people and our community. We are committed to each other. When we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical Technologist 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.