Surgical Technologist Cert

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is seeking a Surgical Technologist with a focus on aseptic technique and safe perioperative care. You will assist physicians during procedures, prepare the OR, and ensure instrument counts and sterile conditions throughout cases.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technology program/graduation or military equivalent, current BCLS, and certification. Prior OR experience is preferred and training is provided for growth within a supported team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training.
• Certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports physicians with instruments during surgical procedures.
• Prepares the operating room and needed supplies and equipment for cases.
• Ensures proper counts of instruments and sterile field maintenance.
• Pulls supplies and instruments for procedures and maintains aseptic technique.
• Maintains knowledge of instruments and their applications for surgical/endo procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field, labels medications, and follows timeout protocols for patient safety.
• Assists the physician during procedures and supports the perioperative team.
• Participates in department process improvement activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Technology program or military equivalent

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist Cert? At HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Operating Room Technician has the responsibility of supporting the mission of the hospital to be the most comprehensive, cost effective provider of quality healthcare services for the Northeast Houston Area. The Technician is assigned to the Operating Room to assist physicians with instruments during the surgical procedure. This position has the responsibility of supporting the mission of the hospital which is to provide patients with the highest quality of health care within an atmosphere of genuine caring. The Technician is responsible for the preparation of room and needed supplies and equipment for assigned cases and is responsible for all instruments and insuring needed counts are completed. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the infant/child, neonate, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates knowledge of applying surgical gloves using aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of preparing for surgery by “pulling” the appropriate supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Understands and recognizes the different surgical instruments and their applications.
• Displays appropriate knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology in order to prepare and assist in surgical/endo procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field by: a – positioning sharps correctly b – labeling all medications on sterile field c – understanding of electrocautery and other devices that generate heat to prevent possible fires in the O.R. d – Participating in a “timeout” with rest of the surgical team to maintain patient safety.
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately set up for a surgical/ endo procedure and follow protocol in the counting of supplies/instrument to ensure no foreign object is left inside of the patient.
• Understands the principles of and is able to competently assist a physician during a procedure and possesses adequate knowledge of the procedure itself.
• Displays the ability to differentiate sutures and their applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow through until problems are addressed or corrected.
• Alert to the detection of errors in own work and the work of others with appropriate corrective actions initiated.Demonstrates a teamwork approach in the care of a patient during the perioperative phase.
• Participates in department’s process improvement activities.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training in the 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the‑art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient‑centered care you need close to home.

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