Certified Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Do you have the career opportunities as a Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Parkridge East Hospital, 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 Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Surgical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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 Qualifications As the Surgical Technologist, you will be an active member of the team in the Operating Room.    You will function under the direct supervision of the OR nurse. You will  be responsible for  the sterile field, instrumentation, sterile technique, and other tasks  required  during the procedure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program or equivalent training.
Surgical technologist students may be hired prior to graduation (within 3 months of graduation). Upon graduation, verification of completion of requirements will be verified. Failure to complete graduation requirements can result in termination of the position.
Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over  long periods  of time.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 25 pounds
BLS certification (new employees have up to  90 days  from date of hire to obtain the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers)

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

demonstrate  knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
promote customer service initiatives.
function as scrub person during operative procedures.
demonstrate   ability  to perform technical skills and procedures.
assist  in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

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 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)