Valley Hiring Event - Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) with match

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX, invites qualified Surgical Technologists to an exclusive Hiring Event to connect with the surgical team and learn about unit expectations and career opportunities.

The event focuses on pre-screened candidates who will be scheduled for interviews with department leaders. Candidates should be graduates of Surgical Technology programs with BCLS certification and ideally 1 year of experience. Monday through Friday with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or military equivalent training.
• Certification in Surgical Technology.
• Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Applies aseptic technique to maintain a sterile field.
• Prepares for surgery by pulling supplies and instruments.
• Understands and recognizes surgical instruments and their applications.
• Demonstrates anatomy knowledge to assist in procedures.
• Maintains a safe sterile field and corrects any issues.
• Sets up for surgical procedures and counts supplies to avoid foreign objects.
• Assists physicians during procedures and understands the procedure.
• Differentiates sutures and their applications.
• Follows through to address and correct problems.
• Demonstrates teamwork in perioperative care and participates in process improvement.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technology program graduate

Certification in Surgical Technology

BCLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Valley Regional Medial Center Hiring Event– Surgical Tech Hiring Event

Time to step Into Your New Career – with our Invite Only Surgical Tech Hiring Event

We’re excited to host an INVITE ONLY hiring event supporting our Valley Regional Medical Center on October 1st. It is designed to connect surgical techs with the right team from day one. (Please only apply based on the facilities that are a reasonable commute for you.)

At HCA, our program is built to support you beyond your first job—it’s a structured program offering a supportive transition into professional practice.

For this event, all candidates are pre-screened by our recruiting team and only the top candidates will then be scheduled into dedicated interview time slots for the event, creating a more personalized and meaningful experience. You’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with leaders, learn about unit expectations, and find the best fit for your career goals.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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**

Monday Thru Friday with Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Valley Regional 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/valley-regional-medical-center) proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center . Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

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