Surgical Technologist Cert

Methodist-Hospital-Landmark; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Landmark is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support high-quality surgical care. The role involves planning for the surgeon's needs, coordinating with the perioperative nurse, and maintaining a sterile field across major surgical specialties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a surgical technologist program (or prior hospital experience if hired before 9/1/2009), and certification per Texas HB 643 where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist.
• Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above).
• Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of quality surgical care by planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in surgical technology across major surgical specialty areas; gathers and prepares sterile supplies, equipment, and maintains the sterile field.
• Assists the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments and supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner.
• Adheres to current AORN and regulatory standards and the facility's policies and procedures.

Education

Surgical technologist program

Hospital experience if hired before 2009 (per policy)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality surgical care through planning and anticipating the surgeon/procedure needs and coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. Demonstrates competency in surgical technology to include all major surgical specialty areas; includes gathering and preparing sterile supplies, equipment, preparing and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner. Performs routine scrub role as well specifically delegated department duties. Consistently follows current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System.

What qualifications you will need:

High School graduate or GED equivalent required.

Graduate of a surgical technologist program OR hires prior to 9/1/2009 may substitute with 1-year experience in a hospital setting as a surgical technologist.

Experience: None required (unless used in lieu of education as stated above).

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

NON-CERTIFIED: No license, certificate or registrations required for the Sterile Processing Department.

All other departments no license, certificate or registration required if they meet the below provision: Per Texas HB 643, surgical technologists entering practice after 09/01/2009 must have and maintain a surgical technologist certification. Individuals that performed in a surgical technologist position prior to 09/01/2009 are not required to obtain a surgical technologist certification.

CERTIFIED: Must have and maintain ONE of the following:

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (formally the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist).

TS-C - Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Landmark, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarship and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Methodist Hospital | Landmark allows Methodist Healthcare to expand its surgery services into a rapidly growing area of San Antonio in the Northwest in a way that’s never been done before.

The facility provides the most unique and personalized patient and physician healthcare experience in the region. With 54 beds, 12 ORs, 27 private patient rooms and eight VIP rooms with private nurse stations, Methodist Hospital | Landmark delivers a true concierge experience. With convenience and access in mind, this hospital offers a four-story parking garage, an on-site Starbucks, and beautiful aesthetics, creating a space that truly allows patients to heal faster.

Methodist Surgery Center | Landmark is part of the campus to serve the growing outpatient surgery needs in the community. It is part of a 72,000+ square foot Medical Office Building that also houses a South Texas Radiology Imaging Center (STRIC).

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.