Certified Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

About The Position

As a Certified Surgical Tech at Bailey Square Surgical Center, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support safe and effective nursing care in the operating room within the defined scope of practice. The role may involve direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, turning over surgical rooms between cases, collecting and recording relevant clinical data in the medical record, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making. Bailey Square Surgical Center is a freestanding ambulatory surgery center with eleven operating rooms and services including ENT, GYN, Ophthalmology, Dental, Orthopedic, Plastics, Colorectal, Endoscopy, and Podiatry. The center is part of HCA Healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, as required by facility practice and state regulatory requirements.
One year of experience in an operating room setting.
Valid BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
Surgical Tech Certification is preferred when not required by facility practice or state regulation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the practical, technical, and specialized skills required of a surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Prepare the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Maintain surgical asepsis when handling instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
Turn over operating room suites between cases, including disposing of trash and linens and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces.
Prepare the procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, pulling cases accurately, and reporting unavailable or needed items to the supervisor.
Assist with direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, and collecting and recording pertinent clinical data in the medical record.
Collaborate consistently with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building support and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.