Surgical Tech – OR Support at Ambulatory Center

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Retirement resources

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

North Austin Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with direct patient care, scrub and assist the surgeon, and help with room turnover and data recording.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, active Surgical Tech Certification, at least one year in an OR setting, and valid BCLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred
• Surgical Tech Certification
• One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center)
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with the 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 operating room 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

Skills

Direct patient care

Scrubbing

Assisting surgeon

OR teamwork

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

North Austin Surgery Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to support the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with direct patient care, scrub and assist the surgeon, and help with room turnover and data recording.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program, active Surgical Tech Certification, at least one year in an OR setting, and valid BCLS.