Lead Surgical Technologist
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that
invests in you as a(an) Lead Surgical Technologist? 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.BenefitsSt. David's
South Austin 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 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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
You 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 Lead Surgical Technologist 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 - preferredEducation
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing OR graduation
from an accredited Surgical Technologist programLicenses 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 policyThis role requires you to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations
(unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).St. David's
South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's
HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range
of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a
nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult
Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with
a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and
orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and
two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave
and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated
with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced
robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery,
complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal
surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central
Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early
stage lung cancer. 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."Good people beget good
people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated
professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing
applications for our Lead Surgical Technologist 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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