PRN Certified Surgical Tech

HCA Healthcare•Anna, TX

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to support safe and effective nursing care in the operating room within a defined scope of practice. The role may include direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, turning over surgical rooms between cases, collecting and recording pertinent clinical data in the medical record, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making. The Surgical Tech demonstrates the practical, technical, and specialized skills required for the role in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists. Responsibilities also include preparing the operative suite, maintaining surgical asepsis, assisting with room turnover, and preparing the procedure room for use the following day.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

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 by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Maintain surgical asepsis when handling instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
Assist with operating room turnover between cases by disposing of trash and linens and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces.
Prepare the procedure room for the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, and accurately pulling cases.
Report items that are needed but unavailable to the supervisor.
Assist with patient care and observation, scrub and assist the surgeon at the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data in the medical record, and collaborate with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making, as applicable to the role.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
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.
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 benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.