Certified Surgical Technician PRN Float Pool

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technician 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. Duties may include direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, turning over the surgical room between cases, collecting and recording pertinent clinical data in the medical record, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making. This PRN float-pool position rotates among ambulatory surgery centers throughout the San Antonio region.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Operating-room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.
Surgical Tech Certification.

Responsibilities

Rotate to other ambulatory surgery center facilities.
Demonstrate the practical, technical, or 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.
Assist with operating-room turnover 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, accurately pulling cases, and reporting needed but unavailable items to a supervisor.
Provide direct patient care and observation, scrub and assist the surgeon at the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data, and collaborate with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making, as applicable.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, 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.
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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.