Surgical Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 52,114 - 82,862; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance and education support

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the Los Gatos Surgical Center. In this role, you will assist with patient care and support surgical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Applicants need to have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology program and possess valid certification. Offering a competitive hourly wage range of $37.83 to $60.15, HCA Healthcare provides comprehensive benefits including medical, tuition support, and retirement resources.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and certification upon employment.
• Minimum one year of experience in an operating room, preferably in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care and surgical procedures under RN supervision.
• Maintain surgical asepsis and assist in OR turnover.
• Prepare equipment and rooms for surgeries.

Skills

Surgical Technical Skills

Aseptic Technique

Collaboration with Nursing Staff

Equipment Preparation

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology Program Graduation

Valid BCLS Certification

Job description

Hourly wage estimate: $37.83 - $60.15 per hour.

The estimate represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may determine salary include skills, years of experience, and comparison to employees in the role. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.

We have an opportunity to join Los Gatos Surgical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

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 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 O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces.
• Prepare the procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to the supervisor items that are needed and not available.

Qualifications you will need

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• One year of 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

• 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), an 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.

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.