Certified Surgery Technologist Lead Trauma

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Description Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Special Procedures Technologist Lead Trauma? At St. David's South Austin Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsAt St. David's South Austin Medical Center, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!Learn more about Employee BenefitsYou contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Special Procedures Technologist Lead Trauma like you to be a part of our team.Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Lead Surgical Technologist, you will accept overall responsibility for a designated surgical area, and will facilitate the safe and effective completion of invasive surgical procedures. You will ensure all equipment, supplies, and instruments are available and operational, accurate, and organized. You will also train and mentor other staff and serve as a role model.
  • You will assist and oversee tasks performed by Surgical Technologists to ensure that the unit is provided with the supplies, instruments, and necessary equipment needed for procedures
  • You will oversee the functioning and troubleshooting of equipment
  • You will prepare for each procedure and/or surgery and demonstrate proper positioning of the patient on the operating room table
  • You will maintain a clean operating room suite for patients
  • You will assist in the maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper utilization, cleaning, care and sterilization
  • You will anticipate the surgeon's needs during surgery, and obtain preferences from physicians regarding procedures
  • You will be responsible for ensuring supplies and equipment have been ordered, as well as restocking unused sterile supplies and equipment
  • You will assist with operating room turnover
    
    What qualifications you will need:Experience

    • 5 years of recent experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and/or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient and outpatient surgical specialties including: Orthopedics, Robotics, General, Neurology, Urology, Gynecology, and Cardiovascular
    • Previous operating room experience - preferred Education
      • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing OR graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program Licenses and Certifications
        • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policySt. David's South Austin Medical Center is an acute-care facility in central Texas with more than 300 patient beds. The hospital is known in the community for its nationally accredited oncology program - the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Center, home to the area's only adult bone marrow transplant program - and Level II trauma center. The facility's full range of specialized services includes cardiovascular care and rehabilitation, imaging services, women's services, joint replacement and orthopedics, surgical services including weight loss surgery, wound care, emergency care, cancer care, nutrition services, and a sleep disorder center. The hospital operates three full-service emergency centers.
          
          
          
          St. David's South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
          
          
          
          HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
          HCA Healthcare Co-FounderWe are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Special Procedures Technologist Lead Trauma opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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