Surgical Tech CVOR Heart Team

HCA Healthcare; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

401(k) match

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center The Heart Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist to join the Heart Team in Corpus Christi. You will support the cardiac surgery team in the Hybrid Room and OR, preparing sterile setups and passing instruments for procedures.

Requirements include 2–3 years in a cardiac hospital setting, Lead CST experience preferred, and a current Certified Surgical Tech Certification with BLS/BCLS.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a surgery CV/cardiac hospital setting.
• Lead CST experience is highly preferred.
• Formal training from an accredited Certified Surgical Technician Program.
• Current Certified Surgical Tech Certification required.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association (BLS or BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in Cardiac Surgical procedures in the Hybrid Room and OR.
• Collaborates with the team to complete cardiac surgical technologist assignments.
• Facilitates safe invasive and non-invasive procedures under supervision.
• Prepares sterile setup, passes instruments, and organizes supplies.
• Preps sterile supplies and restocks the OR after each procedure.

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Lead CST experience

Education

Certified Surgical Technician Program

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgical Tech CVOR Heart Team you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Corpus Christi Medical Center The Heart Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

As a Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a vital part of a highly-skilled team that shares in your passion for cardiac surgery. You’ll have access to the latest surgical equipment – backed by HCA Healthcare’s ongoing investments in technology –allowing you to provide the safest, most advanced care possible. With predictable scheduling, support for on-call coverage, and clear pathways for professional growth, you’ll have the resources to provide your best care for patients while building the career of a lifetime for yourself.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• The Cardiac Services Technician provides technical services, assists in the Hybrid Room and Operating Room while providing care for the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.
• The Cardiac Services Technician works collaboratively to complete all Cardiac Surgical Technologist assignments.
• Works under the direct supervision of the assigned clinician for the case, and the Director, to facilitate safe invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Performs advanced tasks routinely in support of the surgical team.
• Arranges sterile setup for surgical procedures, pass instruments, as well as, sponge and sutures to surgeons and surgical assistants.
• Prepares sterile supplies, assist in cleanup of the operating room, checks placement and the operation of equipment, and checks and restocks the operating room after each procedure.

What qualifications you will need:

• 2-3 years of experience in a surgery/CV/cardiac hospital setting
• Lead CST experience is highly preferred.
• Formal training from an accredited Certified Surgical Technician Program.
• Current Certified Surgical Tech Certification required.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association (BLS OR BCLS) Course Completion and Certification required.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center The Heart Hospital, 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.

Corpus Christi Medical Center (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/corpus-christi-medical-center) is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area , with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

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