Surgical Technologist PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay

Education assistance and certification

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Texas, seeks a Certified Surgical Technician PRN to assist in delivering high-quality surgical care. You will coordinate with perioperative staff, prepare sterile equipment and supplies, and ensure safety and asepsis throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting the surgical team under RN direction. Certification details and HB 643 compliance are noted for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technologist program, or hospital experience prior to 09/01/2009.
• Certified: CST through NBSTSA or TS-C through NCCT.
• If not certified, no license/certification required in Sterile Processing; other depts may require certification per HB 643.

Responsibilities

• Plan and obtain equipment and supplies for procedures per physician preference.
• Prepare equipment and supplies according to manufacturer specs.
• Open sterile packs and maintain aseptic technique for each procedure.
• Monitor sterile field and take corrective action as needed.
• Prepare medications under RN direction per physician orders.
• Maintain accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps per hospital policy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technologist program graduate

Surgical technologist certification (CST/TS-C)

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical Technician PRN today with Methodist Hospital Hill Country.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Certified Surgical Technician PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Surgical Technologist you are responsible for assisting with the delivery of quality surgical care. You will be responsible for coordinating with the circulating perioperative nurse during surgical procedures. You are responsible for all major surgical specialty areas; including gathering and preparing sterile supplies, equipment, preparing/maintaining the sterile field. You will assist the surgeon by supplying sterile instruments/supplies to the sterile field in a safe and efficient manner. You will follow current AORN and regulatory standards and established policies and procedures of the System.

What you will do In This Role:

• You will plan for and obtain the equipment and supplies needed for assigned procedures according to physicians' preference and specific patient needs.
• You will prepare equipment and supplies according to manufacturer's recommendations and specifications for uses during surgical procedures.
• You will open sterile packs, instruments and supplies for each procedure according to established aseptic techniques and protocols.
• You will monitor sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to insure integrity.
• You must initiate corrective action for any break in technique.
• You will prepare medications and solutions for use during procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse, according to physician’s orders.
• You will maintain accountability for instruments, sponges and sharps, according to hospital policy throughout the surgical procedure to ensure that no foreign objects are retained in the surgical wound.
• You will take appropriate action if item count is not correct and will inform the appropriate staff.
• You will consistently follow safety procedures and protocols for Timeout when handling sharp instruments, powered equipment, hazardous chemicals and lasers.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

You must have a High school graduate or equivalent

You must have a graduated 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

If you are NON-CERTIFIED: No license, certificate or registration 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.

If you are CERTIFIED: You 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) OR
• TS-C- Tech in Surgery, Certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

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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