Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability coverage

401(k) with match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Jacksonville Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support safe patient care in the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include preparing the operative suite, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with turnover between cases.

Ideal candidates have an accredited Surgical Technology program background, at least one year of OR experience (ambulatory setting preferred), and a valid BCLS certification (online courses not

Qualifications

• Graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Minimum one year operating room experience (ambulatory surgery center preferred).
• BCLS certification required at employment; online certification not acceptable.
• Compliance with facility practice and state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with Association of Surgical Technologists.
• Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Ensure surgical asepsis is maintained in handling instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
• Assist in turnover of the OR 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 cases, and reporting shortages to supervisor.

Skills

One year OR experience

Valid BCLS Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech contributes 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 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 O.R. 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 (preferred)

• One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)

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

• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***Online certification not acceptable

Benefits

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

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Jacksonville Surgery Center (https://jaxsurgerycenter.com/) is a leading provider of outpatient surgical services in the Duval County area. We arelocated in Jacksonville, Florida. Our trained staff perform over 400 cases amonth . Our procedures include colon/rectal, gastroenterology, gynecology, plastics,oral/maxillofacial, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, podiatry and urologyprocedures. As a member of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare,we follow our mission. Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement ofhuman life.

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 $3.7billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensatedexpenses.

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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.