Surgical Technologist Cert III

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center seeks a Surgical Technologist Cert III to support the OR team in patient care, equipment handling and sterile technique. This role requires CST certification, BLS, and prior OR experience, with leadership readiness in Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular surgery.

The position serves adolescents through geriatrics in a dynamic hospital setting, contributing to high-quality operative care while maintaining safety and efficiency in the sterile field.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or training with evidence of experience in the past three years or a licensed healthcare provider with 1 year operating room experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA required upon hire.
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• Two years prior experience in a similar size facility with similar services provided.
• Must be competent to perform as lead in Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OR team in caring for patients, equipment and supplies during procedures.
• Provide care for adolescents, adults and geriatrics as applicable in the OR.
• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment in the first scrub role.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain sterile field throughout procedures.
• In second scrub role, assist by sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures and holding retractors.

Skills

CST

BLS

Lead capable

OR experience

Education

Surgical Technician program

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgical Technologist Cert III with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

• The role of the OR Tech III is to assist the OR team in the care of patients, equipment and supplies
• The OR Tech III provides care for adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.
• The surgical technologist in the first scrub role handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• The OR Tech III understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• The OR Tech III has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.
• When the OR Tech III is in the second scrub role they assist the surgeon and/or surgical assistant during the operative procedure by carrying out tasks including sponging, suctioning, cutting suture, holding retractors and manipulating the endoscopic camera.

What qualifications you will need:

• Completion of a Surgical Technician program or Surgical Technician training with evidence of experience in the past three years or a licensed healthcare provider with 1 year operating room experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• Two years prior experience in a similar size facility with similar services provided.
• Must be competent to perform as lead in all the following specialty areas: Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular Surgery.

Benefits

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

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top‑note customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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