Surgical Technician

HCA Healthcare; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technician for the New Port Richey Surgery Center in Trinity, Florida. The role involves assisting the surgical team, maintaining surgical asepsis, and preparing the operating suites. Candidates should have a graduate degree in Surgical Technology, ideally possess one year of experience in an operating room setting, and have a valid BCLS certification. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and education support are offered. Join us in delivering quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• 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 requirements.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in the operating room.
• Demonstrate necessary practical skills required for surgical technicians.
• Maintain surgical asepsis and assist in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases.

Skills

Surgical Asepsis

Technical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Valid BCLS Certification

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

• 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

• 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

Location

New Port Richey Surgery Center at Trinity, Trinity, Florida.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.