Certified Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

As a Surgical Technologist, 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.

Requirements

• Previous cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and successful completion of the certification exam
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care within the scope of training of the operating room technician and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)
• Prepare patients, equipment, and operating rooms for each procedure/surgery
• Maintain a clean and safe operating room suite for surgical patients
• Perform intra-operative management of assigned procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon
• Assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct instrument counts
• Be responsible for supply and equipment management, including determining needs, ensuring availability, and maintaining equipment through proper sterilization

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED