Surgical Technologist Cert III

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription,d​

Dental and vision coverage

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking an OR Tech III to assist the OR team with patient care, equipment and supplies. The role supports adolescents to geriatric patients, handles instruments in the first scrub, and aids the surgeon throughout procedures, including sponging, suctioning, suturing, retractors and endoscopic camera work.

The position emphasizes maintaining a sterile field, coordinating with the surgical team, and bringing each case to a successful conclusion with

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.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Two years prior experience in a similar size facility with similar services provided.
• Lead in Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, Burn and Vascular Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OR team in the care of patients, equipment and supplies.
• Provide care for adolescent patients (12–17), adults (18–64) and geriatrics (65+).
• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment during procedures in the first scrub role.
• Understand the procedure and anticipate the surgeon's needs.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure quality patient care during surgery.
• Assist the surgeon during operations by carrying out tasks such as sponging, suctioning, cutting sutures, holding retractors and guiding the endoscopic camera.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Lead in OR

Attention to sterile field

Patient care

Education

Surgical Technician program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA

Tools

Robotic surgery systems

Surgical instruments management

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

• 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.
• The OR Tech III in the second scrub role assists 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

• 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 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-notch 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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