Surgical Tech PRN OB

HCA Houston Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Education support and tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Brownsville is seeking a Certified Obstetric Surgical Technologist to join our collaborative team. You will prepare the surgical suite, support team during procedures, and ensure compassionate care for each patient.

The ideal candidate is certified in Surgical Technology and BCLS, with preferences for those having a year of experience. We offer extensive benefits including medical, education support, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong background in surgical procedures and technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a health care environment.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite for assigned procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Operate sterilizer and other equipment as trained.
• Assist with updating surgeon preference cards and inventory.
• Promote hospital processes and communicate issues effectively.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology

Current BCLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

As a Certified Obstetric Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, you’ll be a valued part of a highly collaborative team that is passionate about delivering newborns safely and with the highest standards of care, while honoring each professional’s skills and expertise in obstetrics and surgery. You’ll prepare the surgical suite, support the team during procedures, and ensure every patient receives compassionate care. With access to training and mentorship, predictable scheduling with on-call support, and clear pathways for growth, you’ll have the tools and environment to follow your passion for obstetric surgery while improving the lives of families every day.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and scrubs assigned surgical procedures in accordance with AORN, AST, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Participates in on-call rotation based on the need of the department.
• Operates the sterilizer and other patient care equipment according to manufacturer's instructions after proper training.
• Promotes hospital processes and goals, and communicates issues, whether actual or potential, to appropriate person in the chain of command.
• Takes initiative in performing other duties, whether assigned or not, such as assisting with updating surgeon preference cards, pulling case carts, stocking rooms, turning-over the OR, and assisting with scheduled supply inventory.
• Quality Improvement: Strives for high quality performance and takes initiative to make improvements and deliver results.
• Personal Achievement: Sets and achieves personal goals to advance career-related skills, knowledge and abilities and helps others to improve their skills.
• Teamwork: Builds effective relationships across work groups by treating fellow employees with courtesy, respect and inclusiveness; maintains a positive attitude and takes responsibility for assignments. Takes initiative in helping others facilitate the delivery of care and promote efficiency and morale.
• Resource Management: Demonstrates accountability, discretion and sound judgment in using or managing hospital resources.
• Customer Service: Values and delivers high quality service to all customers through effective application of the ICARE principles and hospital’s service principles.
• Completes other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology for Surgical Technologist role is required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

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), 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

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.