Surgery Technologist
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as
a(an) Surgery Technologist you want with your current employer? We
have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical
Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare
services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsSt. David's 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.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want
to work as a(an) Surgery Technologist where your passion for
creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are
dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be
your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job
Summary and QualificationsAs a Surgical Technician, you will assist
in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite, as
well as participating in the care and cleaning of operating room
equipment. You will perform in a sterile field and assist the
surgeon by providing instrumentation appropriate for the task. You
will provide care for the operative patient before, during, and
after surgery.
- You will perform patient care within the scope of training of
the operating room technician and under the direction of the
Registered Nurse (RN)
- You will prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for
each procedure/surgery
- You will maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for
surgical patients
- You will perform intra-operative management of assigned
procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon
- You will assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct
instrument counts
- You will be responsible for supply and equipment management,
including determining needs, ensuring availability, and maintaining
equipment through proper sterilization
What qualifications you will need:Experience
- 3 years of recent experience as a Surgical Technician with
demonstrated competency in multiple inpatient surgical
specialties
- Experience in General, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Neurology, and
Cardiovascular - preferredEducation
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or
hospital-conducted on-the-job training with proof of program
content and completionLicenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's
Healthcare policy
- Surgical Technologist that graduate after September 1, 2009
must hold and maintain a current certification as a Surgical
Technologist within 180 days from the date of graduation.
Certification must be from: 1. The National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting or its successor; 2. The National
Center for Competency Testing or its successor; 3. Another surgical
technology certification program approved by the department
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification -
preferredThis 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 Medical
Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas.
This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the
region's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the
internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St.
David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services
provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart
and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and
orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a
Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60+ bed
rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient
comprehensive care.
St. David's 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 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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Surgery Technologist opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!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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